Relationship Stress

Immerse yourself in 10+ hours of restorative, relaxing nature sounds carefully curated to soothe your mind, rejuvenate your spirit, and create a harmonious atmosphere for deep sleep, meditation, and healing. Let the symphony of nature transport you to a place of tranquility and renewal, providing respite from the stresses of everyday life.

Let the sounds of ocean and white noise help you drift into peace and calm, whether you're sleeping, studying, relaxing, meditating, or anything else! It's been proven that having one's focus dominated by stress can drastically reduce the benefit that one gets from the sleep and relaxation time they get in their day.

Our human nervous system has the power to cope with high stress but not when it's been ground down by the relentless stimuli of today’s world. Over time, these persistent demands leave us burnt out because our nervous system is stuck in survival mode. In this mode, we have reduced capacity for rational thinking and less capacity to care. Dr. Claire Plumbly draws on polyvagal theory and her professional insights as a trauma therapist working with clients experiencing anxiety, trauma and burnout to give you tools to thrive amidst the challenges of modern life, at work, at home.

Notice to Readers: This book has been extensively revised and is now in its sixth edition. To access the most current and comprehensive content, please ensure you choose this final version (8/1/2024). Please note that there will be no further updates or future editions of this book. Grow A Pear explores the complexities of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and its critical role in understanding and managing emotions. This engaging book blends scientific insights with fictional elements to present the concepts of EI in a way that appeals to diverse learning styles. It delves into the ways emotions...

Nearly half of US citizens over the age of 85 are suffering from some kind of dementia and require care. Loving Someone Who Has Dementia is a new kind of caregiving book. It's not about the usual techniques, but about how to manage on-going stress and grief. The book is for caregivers, family members, friends, and neighbors, as well as educators and professionals - anyone touched by the epidemic of dementia. Dr. Boss helps caregivers find hope in "ambiguous loss" - having a loved one both here and not here, physically present but psychologically absent.

Not long ago, Christine Carter, a happiness expert at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center and a speaker, writer, and mother, found herself exasperated by the busyness of modern life: too many conflicting obligations and not enough time, energy, or patience to get everything done. She tried all the standard techniques—prioritizing, multitasking, delegating, even napping—but none really worked. Determined to create a less stressful life for herself—without giving up her hard-won career success or happiness at home—she road-tested every research-based tactic.

Suicide rates among Army soldiers increased 80 percent between 2004 and 2008, according to a recent report published in Injury Prevention. In the last several years, the number of soldiers returning from the Middle East with mental and physical wounds has continued to climb. According to Dr. Simon Rego, a supervising psychologist at Montefiore Medical Center, "Unlike any other time in history, U.S. military suicide rates now appear to have surpassed those among comparable civilian populations. It is therefore critical that we address this emerging public-health problem."

About a third of the world population suffers from an anxiety disorder, and half of Americans have had at least one traumatic experience like rape, assault, shooting, or natural disasters. Fear and anxiety are with us everywhere we go. Fear is deeply woven into our biology, culture, politics, and day to day life. We sometimes don't even know what we are afraid of. What we know for sure is that we are afraid too often.But why are we so scared? How does fear work in our brains? What is the evolutionary purpose of fear? In this book, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist answers these questions.

Do you make goals yet get discouraged when your plans don't work? We all know those people who seemingly were born to succeed. Fitness, health, business - they achieve all their goals. You want that success and know you can get it... but how?

You have spent some time learning all the skills it takes to be a good cop, deputy, agent, or civilian member of a law enforcement agency. You have proven yourself on the front lines. You relied on tools such as protective instruments, defensive tactics, handcuffs, firearms, and your experience. In short, you've been a superhero. To successfully transition from superhero to supervisor requires a new set of tools and skills: soft skills.

As a Black woman, Jasmine Marie knows the impact that intergenerational trauma and systemic racism have had—and continue to have—on her community. Those experiences, along with her own journey through chronic stress, are why she created black girls breathing®, a movement dedicated to helping Black women understand the power of the mind‑body connection and its impact on their holistic health, one breath at a time. In Black Girls Breathing, Jasmine Marie offers you the power of breathwork, and the revolutionary nature of slowing down and turning inward.

Discover How To Become Impermeable To Energy Vampires, Increase Your Energy Levels, And Regain Youthful Vibrancy... And NEVER AGAIN Become Sucked Dry! Uncover how to never again be the constant and sure target of energy vampires but turn the tables to become repulsive to them. You won’t need to haunt them; the vampires are ready to switch targets once you put up your “Fort Knox Boundaries.” Use these techniques to dodge energy vampires, increase your energy levels and regain youthful vibrancy, and even identify and exclude those people in your network of friends and family who drain ...

In "The Shut the F--k Method," the author weaves a powerful narrative around the transformative power of silence and non-complaint in personal growth and stress management. Rooted deeply in personal loss and epigenetic studies, the book explores how our spoken words and internal dialogues shape our reality and stress levels, impacting our genetic predispositions.

Most of our problems are caused by over-reactions to stress.When we get stressed, we blow up at the people we love, melt down when there’s a crisis at work, disappear when we’re really needed or start panicking instead of dealing with our problems in a calm, helpful way. Most of us believe that we’re just stuck with all these unhelpful reactions, that can end up putting a lot of pressure on our relationships and prevent us from doing the things we really want to do, and being the best people we can be. But that’s not true.The People Smarts Stress Personality System that you'll ...

Everyone in life experiences stress in one way or the other. Although there are times when it is positive, most times it hurts our daily life. You can lose the ability to connect with others when experiencing the effects of stress. In other instances, it can create health issues in your life. Having the right information can help in protecting yourself from these issues. Anger control, preventing worries, dealing with stress, and maintaining a good relationship with others are all possible.

Life is hard for all kinds of reasons. It's tempting to try to move past the pain as quickly as possible. Instead, what if we embraced our struggles to develop the strength of resilience not dependent on circumstances? Writing as a friend who has also walked through difficult times, Rebekah Lyons—the bestselling author of Rhythms of Renewal and the popular host of the Rhythms for Life podcast—reminds us of adversity that always comes with a choice: will discouragement, stress, and fear cause you to crumble, or will you embrace the strength you've already been given?

Self-Reg is a groundbreaking book that presents an entirely new understanding of your child's emotions and behavior and serves as a practical guide for parents to help their kids engage calmly and successfully in learning and life. Rooted in decades of clinical practice and research by leading child psychologist Dr. Stuart Shanker, Self-Reg realigns the power of the parent-child relationship for positive change.

Are you tired of constantly feeling burned out and overwhelmed? Do you long for a life where you have control, balance, and fulfillment? Look no further! In The 30-Day Burnout Fix, author Janessa Rhoades presents a comprehensive and actionable plan to help you conquer burnout once and for all.

In The Soul of the Helper, Dr. Holly Oxhandler shows caregivers and fellow helpers a more self-compassionate way to cope with their overwhelming responsibilities and to attend to their own needs, particularly when it comes to their mental health and spiritual journey. She invites them to pause and realize that if they let their personal resources run dry, they cannot possibly care for others as fully as they wish.

Stress has become a near-universal experience as well as a rising public health concern. Therapist, wellness coach, and stress management writer Elizabeth Scott presents easy strategies for dealing with life’s stressors. According to many measures, people today are dealing with stress in greater quantity and severity than in the past several decades, and this is taking a toll on our collective wellness. Scott distills information about stress management into central ideas and strategies for anyone to use.