Survival Psychology

Does being around people you love seem to drain your energy? Do you have chronic pain or illnesses that medical professionals can’t explain? Do you feel as though you have an unusual connection to other people, animals, or even places? You might have more than empathy. You might be an empath. You might be an intuitive. You might be both. If you’re not sure you’re a highly sensitive person, don’t worry! By the time you’ve finished listening to the audiobook and completed the exercises contained here, you’ll be well on your way to developing yourself as one!

For many of us, the word narcissism is a joke. We say, "I'm such a narcissist!" with a slight chuckle as we update our Facebook feed with the 15th post since 7:00 a.m. However, it's not such a joke for some people. Narcissists live all around us...they might be the charming Casanova at work, the flirty barista at the local cafe, or even your own boyfriend or girlfriend. However, sometimes they might not be as wonderful and captivating behind closed doors as we'd like to think.

For many years people have held the belief that bipolar disorder only affects adults, but recent findings suggest that having a bipolar child is not only possible, it is actually more and more common these days. While adults generally treat the disorder with the help of medication, therapy and pharmaceuticals, the same approach cannot really be taken with children, especially younger ones, and that's precisely why the Bipolar Survival Guide for Children by Heather Rose was written.