Adult Psychology

Adults who have suffered from an abusive childhood often have a difficult time functioning normally and forming meaningful relationships. They grew up in an environment that was considered abnormal by society's standards, so it becomes very hard for them to understand what exactly a normal relationship is. The mental and social effects of emotional abuse are perhaps the most complicated and prevalent. No matter what type of abuse a child suffers from, they will experience some kind of emotional or social consequence as a result.

Strike Up a Conversation with Anyone, Connect to Others on a Deeper Level, and Establish Stronger Relationships It can be hard to know how to start or maintain a conversation, especially with people we don't know very well. It's not always easy to know what to say in social situations, and sometimes it feels like everyone else around us seems to have a better handle on conversation than we do. We've all been there before. You meet someone new and you're not sure what to say, so you end up saying nothing at all. This can make it difficult to form new relationships or strengthen existing ones...

Adult children of sex addicts (ACSAs) struggle with their sexuality and longings for love. ACSAs have not had their stories told in any significant way in the recovery literature. Intergenerational trauma is transmitted through the legacy of carried sexual shame—the burden of which is not theirs. A Light in the Dark offers hope for unburdening ACSAs by sharing the experiences of others, as well as examining the characteristics, roles and recovery that point toward the freedom and joy they rightfully deserve.

Are you feeling overwhelming resentment toward your narcissistic mother? Do you feel frustrated because you can’t seem to find a way to heal and establish loving relationships with others? Award-winning author and narcissistic-abuse survivor Nanette Abigail knows a thing or two about this sensitive issue, laying out the crucial tools she used to create safe havens and find mental clarity for herself, and with her help, you can, too!

Unlock the transformative power of understanding and managing ADHD with "The Ultimate ADHD Handbook."

Sports fans, dads, and data analysts David Sikorjak and Ben Valenta argue that fandom can not only increase our sense of belonging but also serves as a powerful antidote to loneliness because sports fans experience increased social connection. What they didn't realize was how deep that connection was, the potential it carried for individual and societal wellness, or the opportunities it offered for adult friendships, making and keeping friends, and family ties.

Matilda Boseley's adult ADHD diagnosis was a massive, earth-shattering event. She was given a prescription but had no idea what ADHD meant for her identity, her relationships or her future. Twelve months of confusion later, journalist Matilda embarked on an epic voyage to figure out what's really happening in the stormy seas of the ADHD brain and write the guide she wished she'd had. The Year I Met My Brain is the ultimate travel companion for navigating and enjoying life as an ADHD adult

In Focused Forward: Navigating the Storms of Adult ADHD, author and self-proclaimed "ADHD-er" James M. Ochoa, LPC, goes beyond the management and scheduling techniques most ADHD books focus on to deal with what really holds so many ADHD-ers back - the emotional fallout of ADHD.

Audrey "Sunshine" Monke, mother of five and camp owner-director, shares nine powerful parenting techniques - inspired by the research-based practices of summer camp - to help kids thrive and families become closer. Research has proven that kids are happier and gain essential social and emotional skills at camp.

Hey there, friend. Let’s get real—your life feels like a chaotic tornado of clutter, missed deadlines, and forgotten appointments. Same here. When ADHD is in the mix, it’s like organizing a house party for squirrels. But there’s hope, and it’s wrapped up in this book. Effortless ADHD Organization isn’t some boring “follow these 97 impossible steps” guide. It’s your ADHD-friendly buddy, packed with life hacks that actually work. Oh, and the chapters? You can listen them in just a short time. (Yes, even with the attention span of a goldfish.)

Imagine a relationship where you and your partner thrive despite the challenges of ADHD. Imagine a life filled with empathy, effective communication, and the embrace of neurodiversity. Rest assured, "ADHD & Marriage" provides you with practical guidance and proven techniques to strengthen your relationship and beat the odds!

Seven generations of women in Susana Prather’s family have been lost to the Georgia swamp behind her house. The morning after her eighteenth birthday, she awakens soaked with water, with no memory of sleepwalking. No matter how she tries to stop it, she’s pulled from her safe bed night after night, haunted by her own family history and legacy. Now, the truth feels unavoidable: it’s only a matter of time before she loses her mind and the swamp becomes her grave.

People want to live with fewer restrictions on their lives and to achieve meaning, purpose, and success. Those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, have been given limiting thoughts of things they can’t do by others and negative stigmas. This audiobook gives positive messages and a calming background to help change to a positive mindset. Positive thoughts and words help inspire people toward love, wealth, and success. Think positive and be open to change that comes from this audiobook as you take each step daily in the right direction.

Manage your adult ADHD with proven CBT techniques and find clarity in chaos. No frills, no fluff — only actionable advice and straight-to-the-point strategies. Do you feel like your ADHD is holding you back from living the life you want? Do you feel like your external circumstances don’t reflect your true self and potential? You’re not alone. Many women feel stuck in their unmanaged ADHD and struggle to cope with its challenges. But life doesn’t need to feel like a constant battle…

Unleash a resilient mind and unstoppable game in just weeks, even if balancing sports and life feels overwhelming. Is your teen struggling with performance anxiety? Do they grapple with self-doubt, making them question their skills during critical moments in sports? Are they in need of resilience to bounce back from setbacks like injuries or academic pressure? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’re in the right place. Most young athletes and their supporting parents feel this way all too often. But those challenges can be transformed into strengths with the tested ...

Buddhism is one of the most practical and simple belief systems on this planet and it has greatly helped me on my way to become a better person in every aspect possible. No matter if you are totally green when it comes to Buddha's teachings or if you have already heard something about them - this audiobook will help you systematize your knowledge and will inspire you to learn more and to take steps to make your life positively better!

Make People Feel Special and Heard with Effective Listening Techniques We've all been in a conversation where we feel like the other person isn't really listening to us. They're just waiting for their turn to talk. When we don't feel heard, it's easy for us to get defensive or shut down. This can lead to arguments and misunderstandings. You want to make sure that you're giving the other person the space they need to talk, but you also don't want the conversation to die out. Finding the perfect balance can be difficult, but luckily, this guide is here to show you how. Most people think that ...

As a teen girl, you are likely feeling pressure and stress from every direction. Having good, healthy relationships with friends you can count on makes all the difference. In this guide, psychologist and teen expert Lucie Hemmen offers ten tips to guide you toward creating and maintaining the social life you want. Even better, the real experts that make this guide special are older teen girls who have recently been where you are now—and have plenty to say about it.

Psychology is a subject with wide and partially unexplored horizons. The psychological well-being of an individual is in fact dependent on every single influence. Starting in the womb, continuing with education, hobbies, views, knowledge, feelings and learned values. These influences provide namely for positive development or also for negative development. These opposites of the positive and negative development describe thereby roughly seen finally the psychology. This tries to explain behaviors of an individual and offers the possibility to overcome fears, for example.

For many people, thinking about food is just one small part of their day. But for those struggling with an eating disorder (ED), these thoughts take over and leave them desperately asking, "How can I eat normally again?" Dietitians Wendy Sterling and Casey Crosbie have the answer: the Plate-by-Plate Approach®, a no-numbers, visual method that teaches readers how to restore their relationship with food using only a ten-inch plate.