Mental Stress

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is now recognized as one of the most effective treatment modalities for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, and beyond. EMDR For Dummies is a user-friendly guide for patients who need an introduction to what this type of therapy can do for them. You'll learn about the symptoms that EMDR can treat, and you'll have a chance to assess yourself to determine whether it might be a good fit for you.

In The Warrior's Meditation, Richard L Haight—master teacher of four samurai arts—reveals the best-kept secret in self-mastery, cognitive development, and stress relief. This isn't meditation for monks in caves. It's for warriors in the world—people like you, navigating chaos, pressure, and uncertainty.

Healing Sex is the encouraging, sex-positive guide for all women survivors of sexual assault- heterosexual, bisexual, lesbian, coupled, and single - who want to delight in their own sexuality. While most books on the topic broach sexuality to reassure women that it's all right to say "no" to unwanted sex, Healing Sex encourages women to learn how to say "yes" - to their own desires and on their own terms.

From best-selling author and mental toughness expert Jason Selk comes a mind-training regimen for reframing every problem into an opportunity for productive action. The one characteristic all phenomenally successful people share is mental toughness. Mentally tough people are better at making decisions more quickly and with better results. They possess the uncanny ability to control what goes on between their ears.

Covering sources of stress in every area of life: work, exams, relationships, social pressure, money, and more, this practical audio guide incorporates self-analysis questionnaires to make information easy to access and apply. This dynamic program, founded on cutting-edge psychological research...

A body-focused, trauma-informed art therapy that will appeal to art therapists, somatic experiencing practitioners, bodyworkers, artists, and mental health professionals

If you have experienced sexual abuse, assault, harassment, or rape, you may feel disconnected from your sexual self—even if you've overcome the initial trauma. You are a survivor, but surviving is just the beginning. Written by a psychologist and grounded in cutting-edge research, Reclaiming Pleasure picks up where other sexual trauma recovery books leave off. With this sex-positive and empowering guide, you are invited to take your recovery to the next level. You'll feel emboldened by the desire for better sex, healthier relationships, and a more connected, pleasurable life.

Hypnose de Bienveillance est une rencontre intime avec vous-même – un voyage guidé où chaque mot apaise, répare et réveille une lumière intérieure qui n'attendait que vous. Dans cette séance enveloppée de chaleur et de tendresse, vous explorez un processus de guérison émotionnelle qui ne force rien, qui ne brusque rien. Vous vous laissez simplement porter… vers un endroit où l'esprit se détend, où le cœur s'adoucit, et où les tensions se dissolvent presque naturellement. Vous libérez les traces du passé, les blessures encore sensibles, les doutes silencieux.

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...

Surviving Dissociative Identity is the book you need to help live with this condition. DID is incredibly hard to deal with on your own, especially due to how little attention it is given by other people.

There's no other book like this. Longtime running writer Scott Douglas marshals expert advice (including his own, cultivated from more than 100,000 miles of personal experience), and a growing body of scientific research to show how running can make us happier. How? Everyone knows that running builds stronger muscles and a healthier heart; science now shows it also helps develop a healthier brain. For those struggling with depression and anxiety, a consistent running routine can enhance the mental-health benefits of talk therapy, antidepressants, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

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

Leap from frustration to freedom in mere minutes a day! Master the art of organization, supercharge your executive function, and transform your life, even if ADHD has ruled your world until now. Being easily distracted, struggling with time management, and dealing with impulse control can make everyday tasks daunting. But guess what? Your ADHD does NOT define you – nor does it limit your potential to lead an organized and fulfilling life. It’s time to embrace imperfection and create a personalized system that aligns with your unique brain!

Discover simple, science-based strategies for beating stress at its own game When’s the best time to exercise – and how much is too much? Which foods fortify the brain, and which do the opposite? How can we use music, movement, and motivation to boost our rational brain and keep our cool no...

Dive into five hours of guided meditations that are all about boosting your focus, clearing up your mind, and helping you stay attentive for longer. Welcome to Peaceful Valley Institute. We're passionate about crafting meditation and hypnosis sessions that are designed to give your mind a little extra push, making you think more clearly and sharply.

A new, comprehensive approach to help you identify, challenge, and overcome all types of worry. This empowering seven-step program, includes practical, easy-to-follow advice and techniques.

What if nothing is wrong with you but instead you have been living under the greatest misunderstanding of life...how your mind works? In this down to earth, easy to digest book, you will hear the story of Dr. George Pransky and how one meeting with one person, showed him a new discovery about psychology that not only changed his life but the thousands of clients he has worked with over the last forty years. Through personal stories and client vignettes, the listener can learn of a profound way to understand our minds to help all of us live with more ease and peace in our lives.

Embrace your innate power and find growth from trauma with this essential guide filled with groundbreaking solutions and strategies for your healing journey. Amid collective trauma, it helps to know that our bodies are built to respond to stress and what we might do to shift those reflexes...

Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of pain, replaying past trauma that you can’t escape? Research shows that more than 85% of individuals with Complex PTSD experience profound recovery after targeted trauma treatment. But what if you could start your recovery right now, today, without waiting for a therapist to do it all for you? Imagine waking up each day without the weight of anxiety, flashbacks, and emotional numbness.

Nearly half of US citizens over the age of 85 are suffering from some kind of dementia and require care. Loving Someone Who Has Dementia is a new kind of caregiving book. It's not about the usual techniques, but about how to manage on-going stress and grief. The book is for caregivers, family members, friends, and neighbors, as well as educators and professionals - anyone touched by the epidemic of dementia. Dr. Boss helps caregivers find hope in "ambiguous loss" - having a loved one both here and not here, physically present but psychologically absent.