Counseling Psychology

“Suck it up.”Those words empowered and encouraged me as a boy. They injured me as a man. When we talk about pain, we first think of physical pain from injury or accident. There is a masculine, internal block on the notion of our emotions or feelings being hurt. How could they be, we’re men after all! That was my stubborn mindset for years until I realized that my unresolved pain had devastated most of my adult life and held a lasting effect on me. Once I dropped the macho facade, God showed me how to get free from the stranglehold of what living a life of hurt and hate had caused. I ...

Learn from a trauma psychologist the wisdom of real people challenged with the task of overcoming severe adversity. Integrating their insights into a complete picture of the human experience, Ernie L. Vecchio reveals a developmental understanding of how adversity becomes an opportunity for self-correction, growth, and healing More than reducing people to their strengths and weaknesses, Vecchio proposes that every human being is a hopeful expectation for the future. He reminds us that the path forward has always been inward.

Entfessle die transformative Kraft deiner inneren Stimme: Revolutioniere deine Selbstgespräche und erschaffe ein Leben voller Freude, Leichtigkeit und Erfolg. Du möchtest deine negativen Gedanken und Selbstzweifel ein für alle Mal überwinden, dein Selbstbewusstsein stärken und dein volles Potenzial entfalten. Doch oft blockiert dein innerer Kritiker deine Träume. In diesem bahnbrechenden Buch lernst du, wie du durch gezieltes Selbstgespräch dein Mindset auf Erfolg programmierst, negative Glaubenssätze auflöst und deine innere Stimme zu deinem mächtigsten Verbündeten machst.

Émile Coué de la Châtaigneraie (1857-1926) was a French psychologist and pharmacist who introduced a popular method of psychotherapy and self-improvement based on autosuggestion. Self Mastery Through Conscious Autosuggestion is the famous work in which he explains how we can access a great healing power within us.

The implications of Erickson's approaches to hypnotherapy and psychotherapy are vast. This concise audiobook presents the four major developments that emanated from his work. It is through understanding these views that you may discover ways to further implement his ideas and techniques in your practice. Milton H. Erickson, MD was an American psychiatrist who pioneered several indirect or permissive hypnosis techniques. He also developed several naturalistic techniques using metaphors and stories.

Nenhum de nós teve uma infância perfeita. Andamos pela vida carregando cicatrizes e exibindo comportamentos que até hoje atrapalham nossas relações e nosso crescimento pessoal. Para a terapeuta de casais e família Vienna Pharaon, é possível compreender e superar as feridas que vêm da nossa família de origem. Se nosso passado imprimiu em nós padrões nocivos, podemos alterá-los e viver melhor usando as ferramentas que ela nos apresenta.

Learn how to recognize anxiety attacks, and discover simple ways to deal with it.

Entdecke den ultimativen Ratgeber zum Thema Depressionen! Du fühlst dich dauerhaft niedergeschlagen, antriebslos und verzweifelt? Du vermutest, dass eine Depression dahinterstecken könnte, bist dir aber über die Bedeutung deiner Symptome noch nicht im klaren?Wurde bei dir oder einem Angehörigen sogar schon eine Depression diagnostiziert und du möchtest dir einen Überblick über die Erkrankung sowie über schnelle, unkomplizierte Möglichkeiten zur Selbsthilfe machen?

The Therapist by Kathlyn C. White, marriage and family therapist, is a nonfiction account of the life of a therapist and the many interesting people she has seen over the years.

We all have mental health. Whether good or bad, everyone has mental health challenges; like taking care of our physical and spiritual health. For most people, physical health is much easier to understand. If we have a stomach pain or persistent cough, we have no issues going to see the doctor or taking a pill to feel better. Regardless of what the discomfort may be, we want to quickly correct our physical discomfort. In general, mental health is treated very differently than obvious challenges. If we feel sad, depressed, or anxious, who do we tell?

In Using Origami in School Counseling, Angela Cleveland takes you on a journey where the folds of paper become bridges to understanding, resilience, and personal growth. This book isn't just about crafting beautiful shapes—it’s about shaping lives. Through simple yet profound activities, students learn to manage emotions, explore their identities, and build stronger relationships. Each chapter offers hands-on projects, such as origami hearts for healing, fortune cookies for affirmations, and butterflies for chasing dreams. With step-by-step guidance, thoughtful prompts, and practical ...

Anyone who has ever gone for a run, a jog or even a walk knows that uplifting, happy feeling they get at the end of their journey. Some call it the runner's high; others put it down to endorphins. Here William Pullen teaches us focus that incredible energy to experience our emotions in motion. In Run for Your Life, Pullen argues that we need a radical new approach to mindfulness - an approach which originates in the body itself.

INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER AUTHOR An Empire of Power. A Family Torn Apart. A Battle for Redemption. Theo Fester has risen from a childhood of poverty and bullying to build a global technological empire, becoming one of the world’s most powerful magnates. His name symbolizes success and resilience. However, beneath his professional triumphs lies a fractured personal life that threatens to unravel everything he has built. In “Prisoners of the Mind”, renowned psychiatrist Augusto Cury explores Theo's life, haunted by past demons and toxic family dynamics. As Theo’s empire grows, so does...

What is it about humans that causes us to defy genetic programming and so often live in hope, despite all that's terrible about existence? In this audio program, Diane Ackerman shares what she has learned about human survival from working at a crisis hotline. Full of insight, drama, and self-revelation, her wisdom draws from all human knowledge - from the natural and social sciences to the insights of great artists - to show how humans, like animals, cope with stress, and to illumine the tenuous but gorgeous thread by which we all cling.

What if I told you that a simple shift in your thinking could unlock a world of endless possibilities and opportunities? "The Positive Thinking Mindset" is a comprehensive guide that explores the transformative power of positive thinking and its impact on various aspects of life. From overcoming limiting beliefs to fostering meaningful connections and achieving financial mindset mastery, this book offers practical insights and strategies to cultivate a positive mindset and unleash personal growth. In this book, you will learn: ✓ Understanding the Power of Positive Thinking: Discover how...

If we are to address the injustice of racism, we need to have the "race conversation." All too often, however, attempts at this conversation are met with silence, denial, anger, or hate. This is largely because the construct of race resides not only in our minds, but principally in the body. In order to have productive conversations about race and racism, a paradigm shift is needed—one which will empower us to remain present and embodied, rather than constricted with fear, regardless of our racial identities.

INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER AUTHOR The Silent Epidemic: Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety Do you suffer from constant worry, exhaustion, forgetfulness, insomnia, or irritability? If so, you’re not alone—welcome to the "disease of the century." In our fast-paced world, anxiety affects people of all ages. The overwhelming influx of information, pressure to multitask, and mounting worries can severely impact our physical and mental health. In “Anxiety: How to Face the Illness of the Century”, renowned psychotherapist and bestselling author Augusto Cury explores the causes and symptoms...

You just ate a cookie. Oops. You might as well eat the whole box now, right? Your day is ruined anyways. Sometimes our brains make up stories for us and we end up doing things that we don’t want to do. Just like you can take a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink, all the tips in the world will be useless, unless you decide to do something with them. Your brain needs to be on board. How do you trick yourself into showing up to a workout? What should you order in a restaurant? Should you eat before a workout? How do you prepare to eat optimally all week? These and many more ...

Michael Anthony wrote in his book Foundations of Ministry : “Many churches are involved in activities which contribute to our society’s needy,( such as ministries for the homeless, unwed mothers, and various recovery groups). Their involvement in such programs fulfill the biblical mandate of clothing the needy, feeding the hungry, and visiting prisoners, widows, and orphans( James 1:27; Matt. 25:35-36). The difficulty comes when these programs take on such a significant role that the church ceases to fulfill its primary role of evangelism of the lost and edification of the body…The ...

Feeling a disconnect in your sex life?

Sex and relationship therapist Charlene Douglas invites you to connect more, communicate better, and love more deeply.

Perhaps you’ve considered seeing a therapist before but you worry it might be awkward or it’s too expensive... Come Closer provides the safe space you need to reflect on the past experiences that may have shaped your sexual world, explore what turns you on and what turns you off, and open up to issues in communication and sexual health.