Emotional Development

Empathy is undergoing a new evolution. In a global and interconnected culture, we can no longer afford to identify only with people who seem to be a part of our “tribe.” As Dr. Helen Riess has learned, our capacity for empathy is not just an innate trait - it is also a skill that we can learn and expand. With The Empathy Effect, Dr. Riess presents a definitive resource on empathy: the science behind how it works, new research on how empathy develops from birth to adulthood, and tools for building your capacity to create authentic emotional connection with others.

Far too many Christians are waiting, hoping, and praying for healing, but either it doesn’t last, or it doesn’t come at all. Doctors shrug and say there is nothing they can do. Pastors say it is your sin or attacks of the devil that blocks your healing. This only leaves people more helpless, hopeless, afraid, ashamed, and still sick or in pain.

Everyone thrives on love, comfort, and the safety of family, friends, and community. But if you are denied these basic comforts early in life through a lack of physical affection or emotional bonding, you may develop intense fears of abandonment that can last well into adulthood - fears so powerful that they can actually cause you to push people away. If you suffer from fears of abandonment, you may have underlying feelings of anger, shame, fear, anxiety, depression, and grief.

Containing a fascinating exploration of the depths of the human mind, this insightful book takes listeners on a deep dive to discover the hidden parts of the psyche. Covering the subtle world of body language and nonverbal communication, along with the lesser-known secrets of human behavior, you’ll discover how you can draw on a rich collection of insights to protect yourself from manipulators and abusers.

Learn to connect, create rapport, develop trust, and build deep relationships. How to go from stranger to cherished friend in record time. How to Listen with Intention is ultimately an audiobook about relationships. Increase your emotional intelligence and people analyzing skills. Understand people two levels beneath their actual words. If you want to improve the quality of your relationships, understand conflict resolution, hear people’s deepest desires, and jump into people’s inner circles, this is the audiobook for you.

The difficulties experienced by adult children of narcissists can manifest themselves in many ways - for example, physical self-loathing that takes the form of overeating, anorexia, or bulimia; a self-destructive streak that causes poor job performance and rocky personal relationships; or a struggle with the self that is perpetuated in the adult's interaction with his or her own children. These dilemmas are both common and correctable, Elan Golomb tells us.

Discover the secret to balancing hormones and mastering your energy, even if you've struggled with stress for years. Are you plagued by chronic fatigue despite getting enough sleep? Does stress permeate every part of your life, leaving you feeling overwhelmed? Does the frustration of unexplained weight gain leave you searching for answers? Most women navigating this path face similar challenges, yet the distinctive, personalized approach woven throughout this book will support your quest to hormonal harmony and vitality.

One of the most successful therapeutic approaches to healing dysfunctional relationships, emotionally focused couple therapy provides clients with powerful insights into how and why they may be suppressing their emotions, and teaches them practical ways to deal with those feelings more constructively for improved relationships. Unlike cognitive-behavioral therapy, which provides effective short-term coping skills, emotionally focused therapy often is prescribed as a second-stage treatment for couples with lingering emotional difficulties.

Is your empathy a strength? Ask yourself these seven questions: • Are you struggling to maintain a healthy work-life balance and feel overwhelmed by constant demands from others? Set Smart Boundaries • Do you find it difficult to say no, often overcommitting yourself and feeling drained? Master Mindful No • Are unresolved conflicts in your personal or professional life causing you stress and hindering your relationships? Conquer Key Conflicts • Do you feel emotionally fragile and easily affected by setbacks or criticisms, impacting your overall well-being? Build Emotional Resilience...

Mental health is the driving force behind every decision we make—how we live, work, and love. Many of us suffer from depression and anxiety, which impede our choices and quality of life, and despite the proliferation of prescription drugs, the numbers are growing across the globe. But there is another, proven way to achieve mental wellness, beyond antidepressants and talk therapy. Practicing psychiatrist Gregory Scott Brown believes that mental health begins with actionable self-care.

Do you ever feel like your emotions are working against you? Though we may find ourselves stuffing down emotions, exploding with emotions, or reacting somewhere in between, Lysa TerKeurst assures us it’s possible to make our emotions work for us. Lysa admits that she, like most women, has had experiences where others bump into her happy and she comes emotionally unglued.

The Toll Of Toxic Relationships Extends Beyond Mental And Emotional Well-Being; It Seeps Into Every Aspect Of Life, Poisoning Other Relationships And Creating Isolation. But Through The Maze Of This Darkness. There Is Hope -A Tiny Spark That Refuses To Be Extinguished. Therapy, Support Groups, And The Journey Of Self-Discovery Offer A Way Back To Oneself, Where Wounds Begin To Heal, And Light Slowly Replaces The Darkness.

Modern times are stressful - and it's killing us. Unfortunately, we can't avoid the things that stress us out, but we can change how we respond to them. In this breakthrough book, a clinical psychologist and neuroscience expert offers an original approach to help listeners harness the power of positive emotions and overcome stress for good.

Do you ever feel like there's a force within you waiting to be unleashed? A power that can help you overcome challenges, manifest your dreams, and create a life of abundance? In "Manifesting for Black Women," Nya Love takes you on a transformative journey to tap into your innate spiritual energy and reclaim your power.

If you are going to care for someone, you must first understand them. If you're going to hire, marry, or befriend someone, you have to be able to see them. And yet we humans don't do this well. All around us are people who feel invisible, unseen, misunderstood. In How to Know a Person, Brooks sets out to help us to do better, posing questions that are essential for all of us. If you want to know a person, what kind of attention should you cast on them? What kind of conversations should you have? What parts of a person's story should you pay attention to?

Existen situaciones a las que nos enfrentamos día a día, situaciones que nos atemorizan y a las cuales no siempre sabemos cómo enfrentar. Por tanto, el miedo es una constante que permanece a nuestro lado, nos acompaña y que tratamos de apartar de nuestras vidas para salir adelante. Durante mucho tiempo he venido explorando los círculos que conducen a tal emoción, para así poder entregarles un libro que los ayude a comprender sus aristas y a poder transitar por mejores caminos y tomar decisiones asertivas.

Have you been told that you are "too sensitive?" Do your emotions often feel intense or overwhelming? If so, you may be a highly sensitive person (HSP). HSPs are often empathic, intuitive, and passionate; but they can also struggle with strong emotions. This book will help you understand and balance your emotions, and reframe your emotional sensitivity as a strength—not a weakness. Using skills from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), this evidence-based guide will show you how to increase emotional resilience and learn to appreciate your sensitivity for the superpower it is!

La creas, te ilumina, te inyecta valor y alegría, fluye en tu ser, en flores y paisajes, la descubres en la magia de la música, impacta en nuestro corazón, en el planeta, el universo: es la energía. En este libro vital, Gaby Vargas te dice cómo esta fuerza creadora, en todas sus manifestaciones, se vuelve tu aliada para que vivas con intensidad y lleno de motivación en el ambiente que te rodea.

Is this love… or are you trapped in something toxic? The Toxic Relationships Bible is the ultimate guide to understanding, escaping, and healing from toxic relationship patterns. Whether you’re dealing with gaslighting, narcissistic abuse, codependency, or anxious attachment, this 800-page in-depth resource gives you everything you need to break free and build healthy, fulfilling relationships.

Tras el final viene un nuevo inicio: EL AMOR PUEDE MORIR. Algunas veces anuncia su final y en otras solo sucede. En todos los casos siempre implica un proceso doloroso. ¿Cómo saber si una relación está agonizando o puede ser salvada? ¿Por qué motivos fallece? ¿Qué acaba con la pasión? ¿Sabrías tomar el mejor camino para afrontar una ruptura? Quizá no sepas cuál será el destino, pero lo cierto es que su final no es tu propio fin. Gaby Pérez Islas, la tanatóloga más reconocida de México, aborda en este, su séptimo libro, el duelo de la muerte del amor.