Mental Health Practice

Part thesis, part memoir, and part poetry, this book is unlike any other therapeutic text. Psychotherapist and writer Foluke Taylor explores how the centering of Black women’s experiences in therapeutic scholarship allows for greater space―space for wandering, for wondering, and for deepening narratives―in every therapeutic relationship.

Blindspots is a professional manual that will guide you step-by-step through the licensed professional counselor licensure process as well as illuminate possible blind spots they didn't warn you about in graduate school!

From science and technology to business and education, curiosity is often taken for granted as an unquestioned good. And yet, few people can define curiosity. Curiosity Studies marshals scholars from more than a dozen fields not only to define curiosity but also to grapple with its ethics as well as its role in technological advancement and global citizenship. While intriguing research on curiosity has occurred in numerous disciplines for decades, no rigorously cross - disciplinary study has existed - until now.

The Gospel of Thomas has been a flame of enlightenment in the world for almost 2,000 years. Once, almost extinguished, it has returned to us in ways most have never imagined. Today, the Gospel of Thomas leads us both spiritually and psychologically. In this work we will delve deeply into the spiritual and psychological meaning and application of each verse. We will gain a profound understanding of our nature and we will see how Gnosticism has influenced the development of modern psychology, under the hand of Carl G. Jung.

Unveil a new horizon of health and vitality with our groundbreaking eBook, "Nomad Wellness." Designed to empower wanderers, globetrotters, and those hankering to break free of conventional life, this book is your ultimate guide to embracing a nomadic lifestyle while prioritizing your well-being. Find out how to seamlessly transition into a globe-trotting existence in Chapter 1, and learn innovative exercise methods on the move and strategies to mitigate common travel-associated health risks in the following chapter. Grab all the practical tips you need to eat healthily, even when you're on ...

Are you tired of feeling stressed and overwhelmed in a chaotic world? What if I told you that there is a way to find inner peace and well-being through the simple act of creating art? "Canvas of Tranquility: Art Therapy for Nurturing Wellness" is a groundbreaking guide that will show you the transformative power of art therapy and guide you on a journey towards a more balanced and fulfilled life. Benefits: - Discover the therapeutic potential of artistic expression and how it can foster mindfulness and reduce anxiety. - Unlock your emotions, navigate challenges, and embrace personal growth ...

Apply systems thinking in your problem solving, decision making, and strategic planning without the need to become a technical professional. Think in Systems is a concise information manual offering high-level problem-solving methods for personal and global issues. The guide presents the main features of systems thinking in an understandable and everyday manner, helping you to develop this skill top analysts and world leaders use.

Anxiety can throw off your day in a matter of minutes. Bring yourself back into balance with Mindfulness Meditations for Anxiety. These 100 practical meditations equip you to handle your physical and mental responses, no matter when fight-or-flight feelings strike. Reduce nervousness and fear with a variety of breathing and mindfulness exercises, designed by a licensed psychologist and meditation instructor.

This practical, no-nonsense book gathers essential information and practical guidance from rabbis, attorneys, and mental health professionals for navigating relationship breakdowns, reconciliation considerations, divorce, and life thereafter. Whether you are currently in a marital crisis, are torn between thoughts of reconciliation and divorce, or are already divorced, this sensitive guide clears up many misconceptions, illuminates relevant halachic and civil processes, and arms you with the knowledge needed to make sound decisions at every crossroad.

There is a famous Zen story about a disciple, Riko, who once asked his master, Nansen, to explain to him the old Zen koan of the goose in the bottle. Namely, if a man puts a gosling into a bottle and feeds the gosling through the bottle's neck until it grows and becomes a goose - and then there is simply no more room inside the bottle - how can the man get it out without killing the goose or breaking the bottle? In response, Nansen shouts, "Riko!" and gives a great clap with his hands.

“Foundations of Psychotherapy: Essential Skills that Bridge Theory and Practice” is an essential textbook and guide for psychotherapists, psychologists, educators, social workers, and mental health professionals at every level. It is a comprehensive resource that delivers practical advice and pragmatic wisdom for those committed to supporting mental well-being in themselves and others. The following topics are explored: Successful and Unsuccessful Therapeutic Outcomes: Understanding what factors contribute to the effectiveness of therapy sessions. Roles in Mental Health: A detailed ...

Discovering Mindfulness: Cultivating Presence and Purpose (The Mindful Navigator Book 1) Transform your life through the power of mindfulness with this practical, science-backed guide from mindfulness expert Ammanuel Santa Anna. In today's fast-paced world, finding calm amid chaos isn't just a luxury—it's essential for well-being. Discovering Mindfulness offers a clear pathway to reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate authentic purpose through accessible mindfulness practices that fit into your daily life. In this transformative book, you'll discover: Simple techniques to calm your ...

It has been scientifically proven that the thoughts locked in our conscious, subconscious, and unconscious parts of our mind create our reality by driving our actions. When people understand this powerful concept, they have the secret weapon to completely transform their lives. Discover how you can leverage the power of positive thinking to create your own rewarding destiny. Using the practical and actionable strategies described in this book, you can infuse positive thinking and living in multiple aspects of your life including work and relationships.

Em Felicidade, a psiquiatra mostra, entre tantas coisas, que devemos desmistificar essa ideia de que as pessoas são felizes o tempo todo e de que existe alguma obrigação para tal. Com base em anos de pesquisa e experiências clínicas, dra. Ana Beatriz apresenta a parte biológica (ondas cerebrais, neurotransmissores, etc) desse estado de espírito, além de se apoiar no pensamento filosófico antigo e moderno para entender melhor essa sensação.

PNL Práctica es verdadera magia sicológica aplicada para alcanzar la excelencia, liderar en el trabajo e influir sobre los demás positivamente. En este audiolibro usted encontrará condensados los mejores conceptos sobre esta poderosa tecnología mental, sus mejores y más prácticos secretos psicológicos para ponerlos a buen uso, de manera inmediata. Es excelente para principiantes, practitioners y aquellas personas que quieran hacerse a los conceptos de la PNL de manera rápida y fácil.

Las personas que realizan actos obsesivos o desarrollan un ceremonial pertenecen, junto con aquellas que sufren de representaciones o impulsos obsesivos, a una unidad clínica especial, designada habitualmente con el nombre de neurosis obsesiva. Mas no ha de pretenderse derivar de tal denominación la peculiaridad de esta dolencia, pues en rigor también otrosdistintos fenómenos psicopatológicos presentan el llamado carácter obsesivo.

When a loved one passes unexpectedly, the person left behind can lose their bearings. After the sudden loss of her mother, Chelsea Hanson, a nationally recognized grief educator and founder of With Sympathy Gifts and Keepsakes, didn't know where to turn for help, what to do next, or how to put the pieces of her life back together. Hanson's The Sudden Loss Survival Guide gathers everything that she learned during her own recovery process and provides an indispensable road map to aid those who've experienced a life-changing loss.

The Inner Child Recovery Work with Radical Self Compassion has everything you need to recognize the painful effects of childhood trauma so you can gain emotional intelligence and go from conflict to resolution much easier. Join Don Barlow where he shares with you the proven techniques and exercises to help you understand your unresolved trauma and how to finally break free from it.

Written over the course of several years, Awakening to Me is a story of personal metamorphosis. Kerri Hummingbird shares her intimate and difficult journey to identify and express her authentic being into the world. It documents how alternative healing methods and mindfulness practices led to an amazing transformation. Her story is engaging, sometimes disturbing, yet with a clear underlying thread of compassion for herself and others also engaged in their own struggle with borderline personality disorder. In her words, she seeks to give voice to those who have no voice.

Integrating Geek Culture into Therapeutic Practice: The Clinician's Guide to Geek Therapy is a comprehensive compendium of how Geek Therapy clinicians and scholars currently use a variety of games, media artifacts, and other geek culture items in therapeutic context and intervention. Even more important, the authors within this book are currently at the forefront of their research fields and are accordingly considered experts within the growing field of Geek Therapy clinical practice.