Parenting Anxiety

Worry consumes time and energy, too often isolates us from friends and family, and prevents us from solving the real problems that are behind the act of worrying. Dr. Edward M. Hallowell makes clear the crucial distinctions among the various forms of worry, showing which are protective and productive, which handicap achievement and pleasure, and which seriously threaten physical health and mental balance.

Being a highly sensitive person is not a mental illness. It is not a psychological condition or disorder. Because of his high sensitivity, a highly sensitive person simply finds it difficult to filter out or sift through stimuli. Only about 20% of the general population has sensory processing sensitivity. Given these statistics, if you are a highly sensitive person, do not be surprised if you feel out of place with most people. But with enough understanding of what this condition means, you will learn the strengths and weaknesses associated with this circumstance.

EMDR is designed to ease the distress you associate with traumatic memories, combining cognitive, somatic, and emotion-focused therapies with bilateral stimulation—usually guided eye movements.

In Letting Go of Anxiety, you’ll discover powerful, science-backed strategies to quiet your mind, stop overthinking, and break free from anxious attachments. Instead of feeling controlled by your fears, you’ll learn how to take charge of your thoughts, emotions, and reactions so you can finally feel like yourself again.

Discover the tools to navigate intimacy and foster secure connections. Your partner receives a text message and smiles while replying. You immediately assume the worst. Thoughts like, "Who could be making them smile?" or "Are they talking to someone else?" flood your mind. Despite no evidence, the anxious attachment style magnifies insecurities and creates stress in relationships.

This audiobook plans to give you exactly what you need: the means to stay positive through constant affirmations designed to help improve oneself, change a bad behavior, or channel the universe to attract good things in your life. Call it meditation or even self-hypnosis, but the principles stated in the audiobook actually work. It is proven that repetitive constructive affirmations attract positive energies in your life, and that desire is the first step towards achievements.

We live in the "age of anxiety" where one in five people report feeling anxious most of the time. It’s easy to think that other people have it worse, especially when your anxiety hasn’t been diagnosed, which may lead you to ignore your feelings. There are simple, practical solutions you can incorporate into your routine to reduce your anxiety levels and focus on enjoying life again. In Anxiety Monster: How to Manage & Live with Anxiety, you’ll find everything you need to reduce your symptoms and make your anxiety more manageable.

Emotions affect every aspect of your life, from how you process information to your interactions with other people. Many don’t understand how emotions are formed and accept them as they come, never taking the time to learn how to control and release them. When your body is ruled by negative emotions trapped inside, you attract and perceive experiences resonating with your emotional state.

Are you sinking while you’re thinking? Excessive worry can consume a person from the inside out, resulting in sickness, insomnia, and paralyzing fear. It can damage relationships and even our witness for the gospel. But since problems are a part of life, how do we manage the worry that comes with them? Pastor Doug Batchelor’s winsome but practical Finding Peace in a World of Worry is packed with useful solutions not only to liberate those drowning in stress, but also to prevent stress from building up in the first place.

Do you struggle with social interactions, often feeling drained or unsure of what to say? If so, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck in discomfort forever. This book is your practical guide to building confidence in conversations—without forcing yourself to become an extrovert. Written by Kaloyan Yordanov, an introvert who transformed his social struggles into strengths, this easy-to-follow guide provides actionable strategies designed specifically for introverts who want to improve their communication skills without feeling fake, forced, or exhausted.

Positive thinking is something we could all do more of. When we think positively, we can achieve more, be happier, and even have better mental and physical health. Positive thinking can be hard to achieve, especially when there is so much to be negative about in the modern world, but there is an answer that will help you achieve this state of mind. In this new audiobook, Sasha Matcha will help you to attain the state of positive thinking and help you to become happier and more content as a result. It is aimed at those who are open-minded to change.

Children who have been adopted and/or shuttled through the foster-care system experience trauma at a much higher rate than other kids, which can make it difficult for them to trust, relax, regulate their emotions, and connect with their new families. As a parent, learning how to heal attachment trauma, attune to your child's needs, identify triggers, and create felt safety is essential to providing the loving, supportive, and stable home they need to thrive. Written for parents of adopted and foster kids of all ages, this book offers resources for handling common concerns.

Eight hours of sleep every night will make your doctor happy, but that's not enough rest to recharge your mind, body, and soul. If you are experiencing symptoms of burnout, like stress, anxiety, and chronic fatigue, you could be running on an empty tank. Your energy sources are quickly depleting, and the only way to sustain your momentum is to STOP and TAKE A BREAK.

There is a massive amount of shame that comes with negative thinking. You blame yourself for the intrusive thoughts that blindside you. You feel guilty for not being more optimistic. It’s time to stop. Negative thinking isn’t as simple as looking at the glass half empty. It is a debilitating mindset that seeps into every area of your life. Negative thinking happens automatically–it’s not your fault. You tell yourself that today will be a better day, but your brain tells you the opposite, and you slip back into old negative habits.

"I was a codependent, but codependency is not part of my present, still." This statement could be yours if you are willing to. Are you too tired to handle dense, complex, and painful relationships? Are you ready to accept that relationships can be just simple and pleasant, and you deserve them as everybody else? Do you still think that giving up on codependency means making huge change in your personality?

Discover the healing power of expressive arts with this hands-on guide to using creative mindfulness to reduce stress, find presence, and unlock self-knowledge. Expressive arts educator Rachel Rose weaves together mindfulness practice and art therapy to demonstrate how tapping into your own innate creativity can help you find peace in a stressful world.

Have you lost all desire to do anything with your life now that your spouse is gone? Are you so worried about the future that you’re having anxiety attacks? Do you find it hard to eat right and sleep well because you’re drowning in sorrow? You may have gone back to work to occupy your mind, but you realize you can’t focus. You feel empty and hollow inside, and it feels as though you’re sleepwalking through life. You just can't bear the sadness, constantly yearning for his or her presence.

Two point eight million teenagers have had at least one major depressive episode in their lives. Is your child one of them? Between trying to establish an identity, become more independent, discover their sexuality, take more social risks, and even experiment with alcohol and drugs, this period in your teen's life comes at a high emotional and mental cost. But behind all the natural turmoil of the teenage years may hide a bigger and more treacherous problem that, if left unresolved, can lead to devastating consequences.

Are you ready to break free from the cycle of overthinking and anxiety? Thriving Through Overthinking is your guide to escaping constant self-doubt, overanalyzing, and obsessive thought patterns. Whether you seek a resource for relationship challenges, overcoming stress, or building self-trust, this essential audiobook delivers strategies to help you thrive.

What would your life be like if you had no fear of approaching women? What if you never worried about embarrassment or rejection? She's Six Steps Away gives you absolute clarity on how to get past your fear and start meeting women. This award-winning system is based on years of client coaching sessions. Each step moves you on to incrementally more challenging situations at your own pace. Specially designed exercises improve your confidence with women slowly and gradually without feeling desperate, needy, or using manipulative lines and tactics.