Cognitive Health

DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) and CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) can really help in a lot of mental situations. DBT is based on principles for mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance, and regulation of emotions. This means you can effectively regulate intense emotions and reactions without compromising on the quality of life you wish to lead.

Do you ever feel guilty for being angry? Women and girls are often taught that we are overreacting, or just being too sensitive or unreasonable when anger arises. This bottled-up anger can then lead to inner criticism, self-doubt, resentment, emotional avoidance, and conflicts with others. In this much-needed guide, a clinical psychologist and somatic therapist reveals how anger creates stress in the body and mind, and offers powerful body-based, somatic practices and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to help you let go of internalized anger.

We live in a gendered world, where we are ceaselessly bombarded by messages about sex and gender. On a daily basis, we face deeply ingrained beliefs that sex determines our skills and preferences, from toys and colors to career choice and salaries. But what does this constant gendering mean for our thoughts, decisions, and behavior? And what does it mean for our brains? Drawing on her work as a professor of cognitive neuroimaging, Gina Rippon unpacks the stereotypes that surround us from our earliest moments and shows how these messages mold our ideas of ourselves.

Do you feel that you’re lacking the necessary inner strength to persevere or take action? Do you have certain habits that you like to change, but your lack of inner strength prevents you from doing so? If your answer to both questions is yes, then you’re not alone. There are numerous people who have the same problem as you. Fortunately, your willingness to cultivate both willpower and self-discipline can significantly help you. Both self-discipline and willpower, along with your high level of confidence and motivation, are crucial in your attempt to attain success.

Have you ever felt your heart racing for no apparent reason, or found yourself lying awake at night, mind spinning with endless 'what-ifs'? You're not alone. In today's fast-paced, hyper-connected world, anxiety has become an unwelcome companion for millions of people, silently shaping their daily experiences and limiting their potential...in a big way. In today's fast-paced world, anxiety has become an increasingly common companion in our daily lives. 'Anxiety Free Living' offers a comprehensive, practical approach to understanding and managing anxiety, particularly focusing on modern ...

What you need to grasp is that your anxiety and obsessive thoughts are not a reflection of your relationship or your partner, but rather a result of your own internal struggles. The good news is, there is one method—backed by research studies and recommended by experts–to help deal with a range of problems including relationship problems and anxiety. It’s called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a form of psychological treatment that effectively and significantly improves functioning and quality of life.

Are you ready to unlock the secrets to preserving brain function and living a vibrant, long life? Have you ever wondered how you can protect your brain from the ravages of aging, stress, and environmental toxins, while staying sharp, focused, and energized well into your later years? It’s time to dive deep into the science of brain health and embrace the strategies that will not only help you slow cognitive decline but enhance your mental clarity, resilience, and longevity with Mindful Aging for 100+ Living: Strategies for Preserving Brain Function. Imagine maintaining a sharp, focused ...

There's no one-size-fits-all model for the important decisions that can alter the course of a life, an organization, or a civilization. But Farsighted explains how we can approach these choices more effectively and how we can appreciate the subtle intelligence of choices that shaped our broader social history.

The aftermath of a single event or repeated trauma can profoundly shape how we experience the rest of our lives. Whether it occurred in childhood, a recent relationship, a catastrophe, or other situation, trauma can have lifelong effects. Yet, as impossible as it may seem now, says Dr. Arielle Schwartz, you can return to wholeness. This pioneering psychotherapist, a survivor of complex trauma herself, has helped thousands. With Trauma Recovery, she brings us a compassionate and practice-oriented audio resource for transformation and growth.

Reclaim Your Mind in 30 Days! Reverse Brain Age, Sharpen Your Memory, and Keep Your Brain Resilient with Fasting—Even if You’ve Never Tried It Before! Are you tired of feeling foggy and forgetful? Do you worry about developing Alzheimer's or dementia? What if you could boost your brainpower and protect your cognitive health in just weeks without restrictive diets or complicated routines? In the hustle and bustle of modern life, our brains can easily become overwhelmed. Anxiety, depression, memory loss, and brain fog are becoming all too common, robbing us of our vitality and joy. You ...

Bullying and abuse are at the source of much misery in our lives. Because we are not taught about our brains, let alone how much they are impacted by bullying and abuse, we do not have a way to avoid this misery, heal our scars, or restore our health. In The Bullied Brain, listeners learn about the evidence doctors, psychiatrists, neuropsychologists and neuroscientists have gathered, that shows the harm done by bullying and abuse to your brain, and how you can be empowered to protect yourself and all others.

Featuring a wealth of clinical examples, this audiobook facilitates implementation of Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) in a range of contexts. It demonstrates how assessment strategies and treatment components can be tailored to optimally serve clients' needs while maintaining overall fidelity to the TF-CBT model. Coverage includes ways to overcome barriers to implementation in residential settings, foster placements, and low-resource countries.

Practical Emotional Intelligence is a collection of six books that are designed to help you with every aspect of emotional development, interpersonal relationships, becoming more charismatic and influential, improving your communication skills, and building confidence. The combination of the following six books will help you achieve success and happiness in life.

Do you often find yourself grappling with complex decisions, feeling overwhelmed by the barrage of information in today's world? Are you at a loss when faced with debates, unsure how to dissect arguments or counter misinformation? Perhaps you've realized that in your professional or personal life, clear and critical thinking is not just an asset, but a necessity. Today the ability to dissect, analyze, and reason effectively has never been more crucial. Yet, for many, these skills remain just out of reach. This audiobook offers a straightforward advice and practical tips.

Unlock the Power of Functional Mushrooms for Immunity, Cognition, and Daily Vitality Are you curious about functional mushrooms and how they can naturally boost your immune system, sharpen focus, and elevate overall well-being? Look no further. The Ultimate Guide to Functional Mushrooms: Natural Immunity, Energy, and Cognitive Boost demystifies these potent fungi—like reishi, lion’s mane, and chaga—while offering practical steps for integrating them into your daily life. Inside this comprehensive resource, you’ll discover: Science-Backed Insights – Understand how adaptogenic ...

This 10th anniversary edition of the beloved classic features 10 new stories written by Dr. Robbins that help listeners gain deeper insight into the role our brains play in shaping our thoughts and actions, and what we can do to be more curious and open-minded in our diverse world. Based on his study of the fields of behavioral science and cognitive neuroscience, Robbins explores unconscious bias in many of its forms, including availability bias, confirmation bias, anchoring bias, and others.

A beautiful resource for nature advocates, parents-to-be, animal lovers, and anyone who seeks to restore wellbeing on our planet, The Evolved Nest reconnects us to lessons from the animal world and shows us how to restore wellness in our families, communities, and lives.

Striving for something can be a healthy and positive attribute; it's good to aim high. But sometimes whatever we do just isn't good enough; we want to be too perfect and start setting unrealistic goals. Such high levels of perfectionism, often driven by low self-esteem, can turn against success and develop into unhealthy obsession, triggering serious mental-health problems, such as anxiety, depression and eating disorders.

Discover the compassionate path to understanding dementia and ensuring quality care for your loved one, even if the journey feels overwhelming and uncertain. Have you felt lost in the maze of medical terms while trying to care for a loved one with dementia? Are you wondering how to balance your well-being with the demanding caregiving duties, while feeling isolated and unsupported? Do you struggle to maintain effective communication and manage the emotional rollercoaster that comes with this journey? You're not alone. Many caregivers face similar challenges, but there is hope. Welcome to ...

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a drug-free treatment that allows you to rewire your mind to identify and positively redirect destructive or disturbing thought patterns - paving the way to a better, healthier, and happier you. The author walks you through his personal experiences of denial and hopelessness and how proven CBT methods worked in mitigating the intrusive thoughts that fueled his anxiety and depression.