psykologi (abnormal psychology)

Have you ever questioned the truths behind a seemingly ordinary life?An Apparently Normal Person takes you on a captivating journey through the depths of trauma, resilience and the power of the human spirit. In this inspiring memoir, Bonnie Armstrong unveils the uncharted territory of her dissociation, a survival mechanism that became a catalyst for healing.At the height of an accomplished professional career, an inexplicable illness hints at a connection to a forgotten suicide attempt decades earlier. The author is led to unravel the enigma of her past. What follows is the revelation of a secret internal community that helped her function in the face of unspeakable suffering.This book offers hope to the two-thirds of adults who have experienced some type of childhood trauma. More than a story, it's a testament to the transformative path from darkness to wholeness. Brave, raw and ultimately uplifting, An Apparently Normal Person serves as a beacon of hope for those seeking solace and healing from hidden pain.

"Drawing from their years of experience working with trauma, licensed clinicians Sostenes B. Lima and Erica Lima empower adult survivors with the resources and skills they need to heal old wounds and replace unhelpful defense mechanisms with healthier coping strategies."--Provided by publisher.

"Practical strategies and exercises that empower women with ADHD to use their gifts for everyday success..."--

Transform your life with the power of dialectical behavior therapy with this ultimate DBT bundle for mental & emotional health!Are you struggling to cope with diagnosed or suspected mental health challenges? Are you tired of letting your life be controlled by anger, depression, BPD, or PTSD trauma? Are you looking for an honest, open, and safe place to practice self-reflection and begin decluttering your overstressed mind? Then keep reading.Expertly crafted as the ultimate bundle for attaining emotional and psychological well-being, this comprehensive 3-book collection combines seasoned psychological wisdom with real-world lessons, practical worksheets, and reader-friendly exercises that will give readers a deep and newfound perspective on their emotional challenges.Featuring proven therapeutic strategies and treatment methods drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, you'll uncover authentic advice and personal anecdotes that will guide you toward developing a healthy mind and fulfilling life. You'll be empowered to tackle depression, anxiety, anger, and other emotional and mental health disorders, and start living your life to the fullest.Written by best-selling author of multiple DBT workbooks Barrett Huang, this complete collection will take you by the hand and illuminate the root causes of your mental distress, offering you a profound new approach to self-understanding.Here's just a little of what you'll learn inside:A Full Breakdown of The Root Causes Behind Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Anger, and Other Mental Health IssuesKey Psychological Strategies and Takeaways For Managing a Wide Range of Conditions, From Anxiety and Stress To Anger, & DepressionPowerful Lifestyle Changes & Habits To Cultivate a Happier Life, Stronger Relationships, & a Healthier BodyEssential Methods To Recapture Your Passion For Life & Begin Your Path To Emotional FulfillmentDozens of Easy-To-Use Worksheets & Exercises For Self-Reflection & DevelopmentAnd Much More...Books included:DBT Workbook For Adults: Overcome anxiety and embrace your emotional well-being with this ultimate DBT workbook for adults.DBT Workbook For Depression: Defeat depressive feelings and embrace the joys of life by rewiring your subconscious mind through the life-affirming power of DBTThe DBT Anger Management Workbook: discover the top strategies to manage uncontrollable anger and embrace a happier, calmer life with proven DBT skills for emotional regulation If you're struggling to cope with your emotions, or if you're searching for tried-and-tested advice to help you reorient yourself toward life, The Complete DBT Skills Manual provides you with a clear blueprint for moving forward. This book is a must-read for therapists, counselors, mental health professionals, and anybody who wants to apply the lessons of DBT to their lives. Are you ready to begin transforming your life with essential DBT skills? Then scroll up and order your copy today.

The Enneagram is a popular tool for self-discovery, but it can also help enhance romantic relationships. You will learn how to use insights from this motivation-based personality system to improve loving partnerships and create a more fulfilling connection with your significant other how they handle intimacy, express themselves, and deal with conflict. Discover the opportunities and challenges that you and your partner will face while also getting realistic, actionable advice for navigating and overcoming tough spots you might encounter.In this book you will find:Wings and body parts Yes, we also explain the sub-categories, no worries.A link for a print-ready PDF version of the Test A pretty accurate description of what love means for each of the 9 types.Tendencies each of the 9 types have regarding their work and career.Type-based suggestions for improved mental health!This book equips you with actionable Enneagram guidance to deepen all your relationships and make a positive difference in people's lives, including your own.Stop feeling confused and helpless in the face of conflict. End frustration with partners, children, or colleagues who never seem to hear you. This book is your key to the relationships you've always wanted.

Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy, Sixth Edition continues to be the leading textbook and reference in this field for clinical practitioners. The book provides the evidence basis for the effectiveness of this treatment, as well as guidelines for how to perform it from the selection of treatment animal to application with patients. This new edition is fully updated and contains 15 new chapters on culture, research, standards, of practice, and more. Organized into four sections, the book explores the conceptualization of the animal-human bond, best practices for AAI professionals, considerations related to animal selection/ training/ welfare, and utilizing AAI in special populations. The book may serve as a study guide for the Animal Assisted Intervention Specialist Certification Exam.

If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), it is likely that your persistent, obsessive thoughts and time-consuming compulsions prevent you from fully enjoying life. But when you are accustomed to avoiding the things you fear, the thought of facing them head-on can be frightening and overwhelming.Combining cognitive-behavioral therapy with mindfulness practices and imaginary exposure exercises, this book offers practical and accessible tools to manage the unwanted thoughts and compulsive urges associated with OCD.Here's just a little of what you'll discover inside:Practical Ways To Identify Your Triggers & Defeat OCD Before It Even BeginsCore Psychological Techniques For Developing Mindfulness & Regulating Your EmotionsKey Exercises That You Can Instantly Use To Transform Your Mindset & Your Life10 Must-Know Tips For Long-Term Success & Preventing OCD RelapseAnd Much More...Through a combination of ERP techniques and principles of mindfulness and acceptance, this book offers practical and effective strategies for reclaiming a sense of control over your thoughts and emotions. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been struggling with POCD for years, "Unshackle from POCD" is the right resource for you to take control of your POCD and improve the quality of your life.

People with ADHD struggle with planning and goal setting. The concepts are understandable and the strategies we are taught make sense. Yet, we can't seem to make ourselves do it consistently-if at all. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. And you are not the problem! Using a script not designed to work with your ADHD brain, it is almost impossible to be a good planner and goal setter.This book provides tools for the ADHD brain to implement practical strategies for successful goal setting and planning. Jeff shares his thoughts and experiences, as well as some of the science, as to why those "standard" tools just don't work for the ADHD brain.

¿ESTÁS LISTO PARA TRANSFORMAR TU VIDA CON TDAH Y LIBERAR TU VERDADERO POTENCIAL?¿Tienes dificultades para mantener la concentración y la atención?¿Estás cansado de que las acciones impulsivas y la hiperactividad te detengan?¿Buscas estabilidad emocional y control en tu vida diaria?Esta guía completa te llevará en un viaje de autodescubrimiento y crecimiento. Comprende las complejidades del TDAH en adultos, su impacto en tu vida y cómo enfrentar los desafíos que se te presenten. Desde el diagnóstico hasta el desarrollo del control emocional, aumentar la productividad y cultivar relaciones significativas, este libro lo cubre todo.Con este libro podrás:- Obtener una comprensión profunda del TDAH en adultos y sus efectos en tu vida: comprende los desafíos únicos que enfrentas y desarrolla una perspectiva más clara sobre cómo superarlos.- Descubrir estrategias para el control emocional: que te permitan regular tus sentimientos y reacciones de manera efectiva.- Superar obstáculos comunes relacionados con el TDAH: como la distracción y la procrastinación, y aprender a priorizar tareas y mantenerte organizado.- Aprender técnicas valiosas para navegar las relaciones y mejorar la comunicación: con estrategias efectivas que fomenten la comprensión, empatía y colaboración.- Sobresalir en el trabajo con TDAH aprovechando tus fortalezas únicas y adaptándote a los desafíos: identifica tus habilidades como persona con TDAH y úsalas para destacar en tu vida profesional.- Superar creencias limitantes y abrazar una mentalidad de crecimiento: lo que te empoderará para alcanzar el éxito en todas las áreas de tu vida y liberar tu verdadero potencial.¡Y mucho más!Imagina una vida donde tengas la capacidad de mantenerte enfocado, controlar tus emociones, cultivar relaciones significativas y alcanzar tus metas con confianza. "Vivir con TDAH" es tu guía hacia un futuro mejor.EMBÁRCATE EN UNA AVENTURA QUE CAMBIARÁ TU VIDA ¡OBTENIENDO UNA COPIA DE "VIVIR CON TDAH" HOY MISMO!

Reveals the vast impact of Ralph Metzner’s healing therapies and wisdom on colleagues, students, clients, and the fields in which he worked

Instead of letting suicidal thoughts tell you who you are, redefine them with powerful research and inspiring stories of Reasons to Live.

"Suicide in America has become a public health crisis. Now this insightful book sheds much needed light on the many risk factors that combine to drive suicide forward so that we can try to identify and stop them. On average about 45,000 people in America die by suicide each year, a death toll higher than car accidents or homicides. For every person who dies there were are about 10 ten unsuccessful attempts. And every day some 15 million Americans endure suicidal ideatio n: persistent, agonizing thoughts about taking their lives. Profiling suicide survivors, their families, and experts in the field, Barrat begins to assemble a fuller portrait of suicide, examing such risk factors as genetics, means, mental health, and history. He specifically looks at the longterm affects of racial trauma, bullying, financial stress, and even reveals that the suicidal brain has a characteristic signature. Perhaps most important, Barrat finds that 100% of the people he interviews who attempted suicide are happy they got help and are alive today. Their message is one of hope and possibility. We may never be able to stop all suicide attempts, but with better understanding, we can stop many more"--

Ever felt trapped in a cycle of depression, anxiety, or self-doubt? Are you tired of chasing the elusive promise of 'unwavering happiness'?"Embracing Imperfection" is not just a book; it's a journey of transformation. Authored by a therapist who has navigated the tumultuous waters of mental health challenges, this guide is a beacon of hope for those seeking to find peace within themselves.Key Points to Discover:Beyond Positive Thinking: Learn how true change comes from embracing both your successes and your messes, not just positive thinking.Permission to be Flawed: Discover how accepting your flaws can lay the foundation for genuine healing and growth.The Illusion of Constant Happiness: Uncover the myth of unwavering happiness, perpetuated by media and marketing, and learn to find contentment in reality.Emotional Resilience: Gain insights into how to become resilient to life's emotional discomforts, rather than avoiding them.Dismantling Shame: Learn how understanding and addressing shame can lead you closer to the life you deserve.Balancing Growth with Self-Acceptance: Find out how to desire change while accepting your current self and circumstances.Your Personal Journey with This Book: Engage with the book in your own way, creating your unique path to self-discovery.This book is an appetizer to the comprehensive confidence-and-resilience manual still in the works. Consider it your first step in a transformative journey.Are you ready to embrace your imperfections and find peace with who you are?Dive into "Embracing Imperfection" and begin your journey towards a more contented, resilient life. ¿Get your copy today!

Rediscover Your True Self: A Journey of Healing and TransformationAre you struggling to overcome the shadows of your past? Do you feel trapped in patterns established in your childhood?Our latest book, "Rediscover Your True Self," offers a transformative guide to help you reconnect with the joy and innocence of your inner child, overcome emotional and psychological traumas, and break free from negative childhood patterns.Key Highlights:Finding and Reconnecting with Your Inner Child: Learn how to unearth and nurture the most authentic part of yourself.Emotional and Psychological Trauma: Gain insights into recognizing and healing from deep-seated emotional wounds.Breaking Free from Negative Childhood Patterns and Reparenting Yourself: Discover strategies to rewrite your life script and reparent yourself for a brighter future.Phases of the Healing Process: Understand the stages of healing and how to navigate each phase effectively.Letting Go of The Past: Master the art of releasing past hurts and moving forward with grace and strength.Feeling Worthy, Authentic, and Playful: Becoming Your Best Self: Embrace a life of authenticity, self-worth, and playfulness.Extra Healing Practices: Explore additional practices and techniques to aid your healing journey.In the final chapter, the book wraps up with a powerful conclusion, offering a path forward filled with hope and newfound strength.Are you ready to embark on a life-changing journey towards healing and self-discovery? Take the first step today. Order your copy of "Rediscover Your True Self" and start transforming your life!

"An incredible memoir about one man's journey to heal from his trauma through chosen family, friendship, and nature. Banning Lyon was your average 15-year-old, living in Dallas, TX. He enjoyed listening to punk rock music, skateboarding, and even had a part-time job. But in January 1987 his life quickly changed after a school guidance counselor falsely believed he was suicidal after giving away a skateboard. A few days later, he was admitted into a hospital and what he was told would be a two-week stay turned into 353 days that would change his life forever. Banning takes readers through his fraught relationship with his family, the abuse he suffered at the hospital, the lawsuit against the owners of the hospital that would make him a millionaire, and his desire to try and make sense of what happened to him. We witness Banning navigate the difficult landscape of trauma and his daily battle to live a normal life. After years of highs and lows that include being adopted by his lawyer and mentor, falling in love and grieving the death of his fiancâe, and being sued by the same doctors who abused him, Banning decides to take control of his life and finds hope in the terrains of Yosemite National Park, where he discovers his purpose for being a backpacking guide. Through therapy, friendship, and nature, Banning finds the strength to keep moving forward. The Chair and The Valley is a raw, gut-wrenching, and incredible story about healing from your trauma and starting over. It is a testament to the power of chosen family, the restorative power of nature, and the strength it takes to show up for yourself every day"--

A psychologist confronts our pervasive misunderstanding of anxiety and presents a powerful new framework for reimagining and reclaiming the confounding emotion as the advantage it evolved to be.We taught people that anxiety is dangerous and damaging, and that the solution to its pain is to eradicate it like we do any disease--prevent it, avoid it, and stamp it out at all costs. Yet cutting-edge therapies, hundreds of self-help books, and a panoply of medications have failed to keep debilitating anxiety at bay. A third of us will struggle with anxiety disorders in our lifetime and rates in children and adults continue to skyrocket.That's because the anxiety-as-disease story is false--and it's harming us.In this radical reinterpretation, Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary argues that anxiety is an evolved advantage that protects us and strengthens our creative and productive powers. Although it's related to stress and fear, it's uniquely valuable--allowing us to imagine the uncertain future and compelling us to make that future better. That's why anxiety is inextricably linked to hope.By distilling the latest research in psychology and neuroscience, including her own, combining it with real-world stories and personal narrative, Dennis-Tiwary shows how we can acknowledge the discomfort of anxiety and see it as a tool, rather than something to be feared and reviled. Detailing the terrible cost of our misunderstanding of anxiety, while celebrating the lives of people who harness it to their advantage, she argues that we can--and must--learn to be anxious in the right way.Future Tense blazes the way for a paradigm shift in how we relate to and understand anxiety in our day-to-day lives--a fresh set of beliefs and insights that allow us to explore and leverage even very distressing anxiety rather than to be overwhelmed by it. Through this new prism of thinking, even anxiety disorders can be alleviated. Achieving a new mindset will not fix anxiety itself--because the emotion of anxiety is not broken; the way we cope with it is. By challenging our long-held assumptions about anxiety, this book provides a concrete framework for how to reclaim it for what it has always been--a gift rather than a curse, and a source of inner strength, joy, and ingenuity.

The average human has 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day - up to 41.6 thoughts a minute. That makes the brain an incredibly busy organ!The National Science Foundation estimates that 80% of daily thoughts are negative, and of these, 95% are repetitive. It's no wonder so many of us are stuck in a cycle of negativity and rumination.For some, these negative thoughts can lead to additional stress and perhaps feelings of frustration with day-to-day life.For others, the vicious cycle leads to anxiety, depression, and even chronic health conditions that impact physical health. As much as you want to turn to healthy coping methods, it's easier to fall into unhealthy habits like obsessive or addictive behavior.The cycle continues as mental health only suffers more. Therapy seems like the only solution, but where do you start? Can you afford it? And do youreally want to be opening up to a complete stranger?While it's true that in some cases, therapy with a professional is the best solution, however, thanks to the gaining popularity of cognitive behavioral therapy, you can get a better understanding of and take control over your mental health.In this guide to CBT, you will discover:¿ What CBT consists of and the wide range of health problems it can treat¿ How the thought process works, and the intricate relationship between emotions and behaviors¿ 16 cognitive distortions and how they can add to negative thought patterns¿ The challenges that come about from automatic negative thoughts, rumination, and the negativity bias¿ A free worksheet to track negative thoughts and 9 simple steps to reframe them¿ The dangers of stress and how this can quickly escalate into bigger problems¿ 13 techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and depression¿ 20 journal prompts to help you start processing thoughts and emotions¿ The body's response to a panic attack and effective ways to calm the body and mind¿ CBT strategies for OCD, addictions, self-harm, and eating disorders¿ Why and how to practice self-care regardless of what you are trying to overcome¿ How CBT can help reframe the relationship with pain and ease the symptoms of chronic painAnd much more.It's possible that you have tried other types of therapy and haven't seen the results you had hoped for. However, this doesn't mean that CBT won't have a positive effect. CBT strategies don't have to take the same time as the "therapeutic hour." Starting with just 5 to 10 minutes a day, you will be able to make a significant difference in the quality of your life - starting today!If you want to get rid of the negative thoughts that are invading your life, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.

"A respected psychoanalyst and professor offers a new, humanizing perspective on psychosis and how we can effectively respond to mental health crises. Are we all a little crazy? Roughly 15 percent of the population will have a psychotic experience, in which they lose contact with reality. And yet we still often struggle to understand and talk about psychosis. Interactions between people build on the stories they tell each other-stories about the past, about who they are or what they want. In psychosis we can no longer rely on these stories, this shared language. So how should we communicate with someone experiencing reality in a radically different way than we are? Drawing on his work in psychoanalysis, Stijn Vanheule seeks to answer this question, which carries significant implications for mental health as a whole. With a combination of theory from Freud to Lacan, present-day research, and compelling examples from his own patients and well-known figures such as director David Lynch and artist Yayoi Kusama, he explores psychosis in an engaging way that can benefit those suffering from it as well as the people who care for and interact with them"--

Now sufferers can attack panic--before it attacks them. This seven-step, drug-free program--written jointly by a physician and a recovered sufferer--explains what goes on in the body when panic disorder strikes, and how it can be controlled. With behavioral techniques, fitness and nutrition plans, and inspiring, encouraging true stories, this book brings new hope to people with panic disorder, agoraphobia, and other anxiety-related conditions.

The definition of inner peace: beyond the absence of stress In our fast-paced world, the thought of inner peace is more relevant than ever. However, it is a challenge to define this state precisely. It is not simply the absence of stress, but rather something we achieve through a deep and personal journey. A glimpse of inner peace When we think about inner peace, we can consider a few key aspects: Self-acceptance: The state of accepting and loving ourselves, our strengths and weaknesses.The connection between mind and body: Recognizing the connection between physical and mental health, and striving to balance the two.Grounding in the present moment: The ability to live in the present moment without guilt about the past or anxiety about the future.Compassion and kindness: The ability to show compassion and kindness to ourselves and others.Acceptance of the ups and downs of life: The understanding that life is full of both pleasant experiences and challenges, and the willingness to embrace them.The benefits of inner peace Inner peace has many benefits, both for our individual well-being and for the world around us. Some of the benefits include: Increased happiness and satisfactionImproved relationshipsReduced stress and anxietyIncreased resilienceGreater creativity and productivity

An empowering, feminist guide to understanding and managing ADHD for women, written by a popular millennial doctor with ADHD.ADHD affects women in unique ways. Discover how to deal with it – and how to thrive – in this empowering guide.Whether you have received a late diagnosis, a misdiagnosis – or even no diagnosis at all but think this might apply to you – experienced coach Dr Janina Maschke offers guidance and support to all women and girls impacted by ADHD. As well as featuring the latest research, personal case-studies and practical exercises, this book gives you tips on thriving with ADHD and embracing neurodiversity.You will learn:the role of gender in understanding ADHDthe challenges of diagnosing womenthe differences between the subtypesthe role of hormones in treating symptomscommon co-existing conditionstools for thriving with ADHD.Whether you’re seeking information pre-diagnosis or looking to manage your symptoms, this is a must-read for all women impacted by ADHD.

Up-to-date information on successfully assessing children and adolescents in clinical settingsThis book showcases state-of-the-art assessment methods, instruments, and processes in the clinical assessment of children and adolescents. Written by leading experts, the book highlights skills and specific procedures that are relevant and distinctive for the assessment of different age groups and in different contexts so that professionals can plan interventions effectively.After an introduction to the basic concepts and approaches to the clinical assessment of children and adolescents, four further sections explore the diagnosis of psychological problems, the conceptualization of clinical problems and interventions, the assessment of intervention progress and outcomes, and the assessment of specific groups and in special contexts. The contributions are full of practical examples to address issues such as clinical judgement and bias, results integration, multi-informant data collection, and incremental validity.