Mental Health Counselling

This groundbreaking book provides a comprehensive overview of the anatomy of racial trauma and the debilitating hidden wounds associated with it. Racially sensitive trauma-informed interventions and strategies that centralize race and racial oppression in every facet of the therapeutic process and relationship are meticulously highlighted, making this a must-listen resource for all practicing and aspiring clinicians.

Sociometrics offers many small, incremental moments of healing that cumulatively help to peel back the layers of the onion, revealing ever deepening and widening aspects of both the self and the self in relation to others. Sociometrics is a therapeutic role-playing practice built upon the foundation of psychodrama and sociometry, the pioneering group-therapy concepts developed by fin-de-siecle Viennese psychiatrist Jacob Levy Moreno.

When treating a client who has suffered from interpersonal trauma - whether chronic childhood abuse or domestic violence, for example - talk therapy isn't always the most effective course. For these individuals, the trauma and its effects are so entrenched, so complex, that reducing their experience to a set of symptoms or suggesting a change in cognitive frame or behavioral pattern ignores a very basic but critical player: the body.

Have you ever wondered why you act the way you do, or why you just can't seem to click with certain people? Understanding yourself and others isn't always a walk in the park. The Enneagram is a powerful tool used by psychologists and therapists worldwide to understand personality dynamics and improve interpersonal relationships. That's where this book, "The Only Book You Need To Understand the Enneagram", comes in. It's your friendly, relatable guide to self-discovery and personal growth.

Erdrückende Leere, unendliche Müdigkeit und das Gefühl, nie wieder glücklich zu werden – emotionale Erschöpfung ist für viele Menschen zu einer ständigen Begleiterin geworden, die sich wie ein Schatten auf die Seele legt und Körper und Geist krank macht. Emotional erschöpft ist ein einfühlsamer und praxisnaher Ratgeber, der Leser*innen zeigt, wie sie mit einfachen, umsetzbaren Strategien wieder mehr Energie und Lebensfreude in ihr Leben holen können. Die angehende Psychologin Sema Abaci war selbst betroffen und bringt ihren persönlichen Erfahrungsschatz ein.

Para o psicoterapeuta Flip Flippen, quanto mais você conhece a si mesmo, melhor pode compreender sua personalidade e limitações. O fundamental é identificar seus pontos fracos para poder superá-los e transformá-los em qualidades que gerem resultados significativos. Flip observou que muitas pessoas sabotam a si mesmas porque não sabem os comportamentos que as impedem de alcançar o seu potencial. Neste livro, você vai descobrir os traços de personalidade que mais atrapalham a sua vida, elaborar um plano de ação e adotar medidas práticas para transformar sua vida.

If you struggle with a highly sensitive personality, this memoir and collection of stories will help you heal and flourish. Benita A. Esposito is a licensed professional counselor and best-selling author with four decades of professional experience. Even smart high-achievers have themes on their hero’s journey to the authentic self, and these were hers. What unconsciously drew her to an emotionally distant relationship or an emotionally abusive relationship? Why did she feel so hurt when others judged her? Why was she so tired? What compelled her toward self actualization?

If you’re a survivor of sexual harm, recovering your sexuality is possible. You are worthy of good care. The toxic effects of sexual trauma and abuse can be devastating and lasting. Victims’ ability to experience healthy sexuality, even if they free themselves from the abuse, is often shattered. If sexual abuse, violence, or coercive control is part of your story, certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT) and trauma specialist Tabitha Westbrook wants you to know: you are not alone, and healing is possible.

Do you think you need better boundaries, but you don’t know how to get them? Are you drifting through life, wishing others could read your mind? Maybe you’ve tried so many times to set boundaries and you’re worn out, or you're giving your power away and avoiding confrontations. Robert Jackman, best-selling author of Healing Your Lost Inner Child and board-certified psychotherapist, gives you tools you can use right away to create healthy boundaries with your family, friends, and coworkers.

The ghost of gaslighting past can linger long after you’ve broken free. A gaslighter’s sneaky and slippery tactics can leave their mark deep within you. Recovery and true self-actualization are absolutely possible, with the right guidance. Countless victims, like you, have recovered using the techniques outlined in this book. Many of which are absolutely free and can be started immediately.

This classic guide has helped tens of thousands of therapists integrate play therapy and family therapy techniques in clinical practice.

Mit der EFT-Klopftechnik, bei der Sie durch rhythmisches Klopfen sowie gedankliche Fokussierung in direkten Kontakt mit Ihrem Nervensystem treten und sofortige Spannungslösung herbeiführen. Ob akuter Stress, emotionale Überforderung, Gedankenkreisen, psychosomatische Schmerzen, negative Glaubenssätze oder emotionale Altlasten – EFT kann im Handumdrehen als hochwirksame Selbsthilfetechnik zu unmittelbarer Entlastung führen. Mit diesem Hörbuch entwickeln Sie Ihre eigene Superkraft gegen emotionale Belastungen aller Art und können dank zusätzlicher Klopfvorlagen zum Ausfüllen sofort loslegen.

Do you feel like anxiety is making your life smaller? Are you always worried about the next panic attack? Or are you so stressed that you can't remember when you last felt peaceful and happy? What if there was a simple solution that meant you could stop coping, and start living? For more than 2...

In a society that values independence, self-preservation, and individualistic thinking, we are missing the key to fulfillment: Connection through attachment. Simply, attachment is the way that we connect to each other. Without attachment, people feel alone to deal with challenges they face, which leads to distress, dysfunction, and mental health disorders. Improve your client's relationships by teaching them strategies to feel more connected reestablish trust, and restore positive emotions..

Understand how psychotherapy works, build more resilience, and overcome negative cycle of self-sabotage with this ultimate guide to building brain strength and self-empowerment. Learn how to use cognitive behavioral therapy to reshape your life and stay on the path for a complete change in your outlook and emotional state.

This book is for anyone considering psychotherapy. You might be completely new to therapy, or you may have tried it with limited results. The questions are designed to help you organize your thoughts and feelings about what you're looking for. Jonathan has been a practicing therapist for 35 years and has worked for many public mental health agencies over the years. He has also done high-intensity work as a member of various mobile psychiatric assessment teams and was a graduate psychology instructor for 10 years. He also shares openly in the book about his own history of receiving therapy.

Do you hate your body? Are you deeply dissatisfied with your appearance, shape, or weight—so much so that you avoid looking at yourself in the mirror, avoid certain social situations, or dread having your photo taken? If so, you are not alone. Body dissatisfaction and even body hatred have reached epidemic levels in our culture—particularly for women and girls. But you don't have to live your life consumed by feelings of shame and self-hatred. This workbook offers a way out of the darkness.

Imagine how different your life would be if you truly knew how to master your emotions and rid yourself of the feelings of anger and rage. Almost every person will suffer some form of anger management issues at some stage in their life; it's unavoidable, whether it's an overt form of rage or more subtle forms of frustration. It's much more prevalent than you think. This audiobook is a mixture of theoretical principles combined with real-life practical advice on how to spot and control anger issues.

Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is the most commonly diagnosed birth abnormality in the US. Little attention, however, has been paid to the psychosocial impacts on these individuals. Liza Morton and Tracy Livecchi are both mental health professionals who have developed a specialty in working with clients who have chronic medical conditions, and they are both themselves living with CHD. While their powerful personal stories are woven into the narrative, the book is focused on providing evidence-based coping and self-care skills for adults living with CHD.

Uncovering the Inner Layers introduces the powerful use of Matryoshka dolls—Russian nesting dolls—as a therapeutic tool to help clients explore identity, emotional parts, and relational dynamics. Rich with case studies, creative exercises, and reflective prompts, this guide offers therapists an accessible, adaptable way to support clients in uncovering what lies beneath the surface.