Mental Health Counselling

Childhood sexual abuse (or child sexual abuse/CSA) is not only an assault on the body—it is an assault on the mind and on the spirit. It is an insult to the victim’s integrity, her self-esteem, his very being. Besides imposing a significantly higher risk of conditions like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sexual exploitation, intimate partner violence, suicidality, substance abuse, and learning & educational difficulties, the most devastating consequence of childhood sexual abuse is shame.

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.

Yoga for Trauma Recovery outlines best practices for the growing body of professionals trained in both yoga and psychotherapy and addresses the theoretical foundations that tie the two fields. Uniting recent developments in our understanding of neuroscience and trauma recovery with ancient tenets of yoga philosophy and practice, this foundational text is a must-listen for those interested in the healing capacities of each modality. Listeners will come away from the book with a strong sense of how to apply theory, philosophy, and research to real-life complexities.

Whether you're struggling with emotions, disorders, or difficult relationships, this book offers practical solutions and exercises for restoring balance in your life.

Part thesis, part memoir, and part poetry, this book is unlike any other therapeutic text. Psychotherapist and writer Foluke Taylor explores how the centering of Black women’s experiences in therapeutic scholarship allows for greater space―space for wandering, for wondering, and for deepening narratives―in every therapeutic relationship.

Embark on a transformative journey through the complex and dynamic world of mental health counseling with this comprehensive guide. Designed to equip aspiring counselors with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel in the field and succeed on the NCMHCE exam, this book offers a holistic exploration of key concepts, theories, and practices essential for effective counseling practice.

¿Eres capaz de superar lo que te frena? ¿Qué te frena en la vida, en el amor y en el trabajo para superarte? Probablemente has sentido que algo en tu vida no está bien o que ni siquiera avanza: tus relaciones, tu trayectoria profesional o tu cambio de hábitos. Pero a pesar de que tu agobiante crítico interno insista en ello, no tienes un problema de motivación. Hay algo más detrás de tus planes de autocuidado, listas de actividades y metas desatendidas, y salir de ahí es más fácil de lo que imaginas.

En lo más profundo de ti vive tu niño interior, esa parte sensible y pura que alguna vez sintió miedo, soledad o falta de amor. Esta hipnosis guiada te invita a un viaje de sanación y liberación interior. Con una voz cálida, música envolvente y suaves sugestiones hipnóticas, irás soltando la ansiedad, la culpa y los bloqueos emocionales que te impiden vivir con ligereza y confianza. En un estado de relajación profunda, tu subconsciente transformará las viejas creencias en nuevas verdades: soy suficiente, merezco amor, puedo descansar en mí.

The Couples Therapy Workbook: 30 Guided Conversations to Re-Connect Relationships is a series of guided questions to promote meaningful conversations between couples and build ongoing, connected communication. The core of this unique guide is 30 guided conversations of the most critical relationship struggles. For each of the 30 topics, there is an introduction, goal-setting strategies, and 10 scripted questions to ask each other—all presented in an easy-to-use, mindful style.

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.

You are not alone. Many of us carry hidden wounds from our past that manifest in our daily lives, often without us realizing the root cause. Certified Life Coach Gabriela Gubser, with her deep understanding and personal experience in inner child healing, offers practical exercises and compassionate guidance to help you uncover and heal these hidden wounds. It’s not just about your thinking or your emotions, but also the way your body responds.

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.

All of us are familiar with this unsettling sensation of acceleration - the feeling that there's ever more to do, and ever less time in which to do it. This is overwhelm: that persistent feeling that you can't cope, that the demands on you are excessive, that you can't see a way out. In this liberating new book, award-winning writer and presenter of BBC Radio 4's All in the Mind Claudia Hammond helps us to take the pressure off with a psychological toolkit that is both practical and evidence-based.

Почему мы продолжаем любить тех, кто причиняет нам боль? Лара Феррейро в своей книге о любовной зависимости раскрывает эту проблему через призму психологии. Вы узнаете, как работает «химическая лаборатория» мозга: система вознаграждения, которая заставляет нас возвращаться к токсичным отношениям, несмотря на боль. Автор описывает шесть этапов аддиктивных отношений и объясняет, почему разорвать этот круг так сложно. Книга исследует корни зависимости: детские травмы, влияние родителей, низкую самооценку и мифы о романтической любви.

Alle Jahre wieder naht der Winter, Kälte und Dunkelheit fordern viele von uns heraus. Manche erleiden sogar eine saisonale Depression. Ihre Einstellung, Rituale und Routinen lassen die Norweger diese Zeit genießen. Das persönliche Mindset und Verhalten können also die eigene Wintererfahrung verändern.

In the spring of 1994, psychoanalyst-in-training Steven Poser arrived for his clinical internship at one of the last remaining nineteenth-century mental hospitals in New England. Intending to observe and offer compassionate care to the most chronically ill patients, he ended up staying for two years, forming close therapeutic relationships with three female patients suffering from schizophrenia, "Agnes," "Mrs. Lutzky," and "Lucia." Drawing from his clinical diary, Poser presents his encounters with the women in their own words, each speaking in a poetry of her own invention.

Gelassenheit ist erlernbar. In einer Welt voller Stress und ständiger Selbstoptimierung zeigt die Strategie der Absichtslosigkeit einen einfachen Weg zu einem stressfreien Leben voller Zufriedenheit und innerer Ruhe. Fritjof Nelting erklärt, warum herkömmliche Methoden zur Achtsamkeit und Stressbewältigung oft in Sackgassen führen – bis hin zu Burn-out oder Depression. Der Schlüssel liegt nicht in mehr Kontrolle, sondern in bewusster Gelassenheit.

Haben Sie oft das Gefühl, eine Last zu tragen, die Sie gar nicht benennen können? Legen Sie in Beziehungen negative Verhaltensmuster an den Tag, für die Sie keine Erklärung haben? Vermuten Sie, dass es in Ihrer Familiengeschichte traumatische Belastungen gab, die nun auch Sie beeinträchtigen? Dann zeigt dieses Hörbuch Ihnen, wie Sie dem transgenerationalen Trauma auf die Spur kommen und sich ein für alle Mal davon befreien können!

Der unsichtbare Stress hat einen Namen: Mental Load. Die Last der tausend Kleinigkeiten im Alltag – Termine organisieren, Entscheidungen treffen, Verantwortung übernehmen - sorgt dafür, dass vor allem Mütter und Frauen permanent unter Druck stehen. Dieses praxisnahe Mental-Load-Buch zeigt Ihnen Schritt für Schritt, wie Sie Ihren freien Kopf zurückgewinnen und Ihre mentale Stärke aufbauen.

CBT is widely regarded as the gold standard in psychotherapy for treating anxiety and depression. Based on the self-help classic, Thoughts and Feelings, this take-anywhere guide offers distilled CBT skills you can use anytime to challenge the negative thinking that leads to anxiety and depression, balance your emotions, and start engaging in activities that make you feel good about yourself. Most importantly, you'll learn how your thoughts affect your mood, and how changing your thoughts can actually change your life!