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Befriend Your Brain: A Young Person's Guide to Dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Freak-Outs, and Triggers
by Faith G. HarperDo you freak out at small things? Do you yell at people when you don't mean to? Do you cry or get scared and you aren't sure why? Does it feel like your feelings control you? All of these feelings are a normal part of life for everybody, but sometimes they're just too much and it seems like you're the only one on the planet that feels them. Our brains are doing their best to help us out, but sometimes we get hurt instead. And sometimes we hurt people we love, too, because we just don't know what to do with all of our feelings. With humor and patience, Dr. Faith G. Harper shows you the science behind why your brain is acting up and ideas for new ways to respond when you're feeling scared, sad, anxious, or angry. You can train your brain to be your friend and help you live a happy, calm, and healthy life. If you have experienced trauma or if you have a hard time feeling good and getting along with other people, this book can help. This is an adaptation of Dr. Faith's bestselling book (which has an R-rated title), written for tweens, teens, and the adults trying to help them navigate it all.
Befriending the Wolf: The Guide to Living and Thriving with Lupus
by Milly DiericxThis book was created to help fellow Lupus sufferers manage their condition and live happy, fulfilling lives. It’s a compendium of proven resources and methods to feel better, giving honest reviews of various healing techniques in their effectiveness with alleviating the symptoms of Lupus and other autoimmune disorders. Filled with healing methods, tips and emotional release exercises, Befriending The Wolf: A Guide to Living and Thriving with Lupus looks at the condition from physical, mental, emotional and energetic points of view, offering a menu of empowering choices so everyone can find their own personal path to wellness.
Beginner's Guide to Creating Reality
by RamthaAccount of important events in Ramtha's lifetime, from birth to his ascension, as well as Ramtha's basic teaching on consciousness and energy, the nature of reality, the self and the personality, the Observer in quantum mechanics, the auric field surrounding the body, the kundalini energy, and the seven seals in the body. This teaching covers the introduction given to students before commencing studies at Ramtha's School of Enlightenment. Includes: Foreword by JZ Knight, Introductory Essay to Ramtha&’s Teachings, Ramtha's Autobiography, Diagrams, Workbook, Glossary and Index.
Beginner's Guide to Mediumship: How to Contact Loved Ones Who Have Crossed Over
by Larry DrellerFor centuries, people have been fascinated by the power and secrets of mediums. And today, many are interested in making contact with the spirit world themselves--either to communicate with loved ones, heal the sick, or discover knowledge-- but don't know how. Yet, as Larry Dreller writes, "At birth we all are given the gift of seeing beyond this humble Earth plane into other dimensions, but as we grow older we cast this natural ability aside. Mediums did not lose this ability and are people who act as intermediaries between this world and the 'other side'."Both an introduction to this phenomenon as well as a workbook that guides the reader through exercises to reawaken their abilities, the Beginner's Guide to Mediumship shows how to develop spiritual powers, conduct seances, harness the power of prophecy, comfort and heal others, see auras, and more.Drawing on his own experience, Dreller focuses on pure and practical day-to-day applications of mediumship and how they can enrich readers lives.
Beginner's Guide to Ogham Divination
by Ceri NormanDiscover the magic, mythology and meaning of the 25 trees of the Celtic Ogham, once the alphabet of the ancient Celts and now a system of divination that is perfect for tree lovers everywhere. This book invites and guides you to forge a meaningful and deep connection with the trees by listening to and learning from them. Each of the trees acts as a wise and insightful guide. By tuning into the energies, magic and personality of each of the trees, we can come to better understand them and to better understand ourselves. Featuring traditional correspondences, ancient kennings, folklore, divinatory spreads and so much more this book gives you a step-by-step to working with the Ogham as a practical as well as spiritual means of divination. Bring the magic, mystery and meaning of the trees into your life.
Beginner's Guide to Weight Lifting: Simple Exercises and Workouts to Get Strong
by Kyle HuntFrom square one to living strong—a beginner's guide to weight lifting. You don't have to hire a personal trainer to learn how to lift weights the smart, safe way. The Beginner's Guide to Weight Lifting is the perfect companion for men and women who are starting from scratch and want to begin working out at the gym or at home. From air squats to barbell bench presses, you'll explore beginner-friendly exercises with clear illustrations so you can perfect your form, get stronger while building muscle, and improve your cardiovascular health. The Beginner's Guide to Weight Lifting can help you get the most out of your workout routine by sharing how to set up your home gym, safety tips, nutrition, and more. It doesn't matter who you are, your age, or physical ability, it's never too late to start weight lifting. This ultimate beginner's guide to weight lifting includes: Get started—Learn weight lifting fundamentals like how to choose the right weight, defining gym jargon, and using proper gym etiquette. Get training—Build muscle and stamina with 35 beginner-based exercises and a complete 4-week weight lifting routine that includes specific exercises, sets, and reps that can be modified for your skill level. Get results (and compliments)—You'll feel fitter and healthier, and you may even notice a firm muscle or two—plus you get well-timed encouragement when you need it. Lift weights without the heavy lifting—all you need is the Beginner's Guide to Weight Lifting.
Beginners Get . . . Sorted: Over 140 Simple, Tasty Recipes That Take the Fuss out of Food
by The Sorted CrewDiscover simple, tasty and EASY recipes perfect for student life from the YouTube sensations, SORTED'Straightforward, wholesome, foolproof and includes cheats to satisfy even the laziest cook' THE TIMES______This is the perfect cookbook for anyone who want simple, fun and seriously tasty and seriously easy meal ideas.The Sorted crew are a bunch of childhood friends who decided to help each other with their cooking dilemmas when they all left home to go to university. Now long-graduated, they've collated their much-loved, no-nonsense recipes into the essential student cookbook.With the help of Sorted, you can easily master . . .· Roasted Tomato & Smoky Bacon Soup· Spicy Chicken Quesadillas· Vegetable Pesto Couscous· Beef & Guinness Stew· Cheat's Fish Pie· Chunky Chocolate BrowniesWhether a complete recipe rookie, a busy parent in need of inspiration, or a student faced with a small food budget, Beginners Get . . . Sorted will help solve all of your own kitchen dilemmas.This is the ultimate guide for anyone who needs a little help in the kitchen.
Beginning Anew: Four Steps to Restoring Communication
by Thich Nhat Hanh Chan KhongIn Beginning Anew, Sister Chân Không shares a concrete, four-part process that can help anyone clear up misunderstandings, communicate more honestly and openly with the people around them, and heal relationships. Thousands have been introduced to the beginning anew practice at the retreats led worldwide each year by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.When we're upset with someone, we're often afraid to say anything. We tell ourselves, "Oh, it's just a small matter; it's not important." But the accumulation of many small issues can create an explosive situation, and can even cause relationships to break. Beginning Anew gives us a way to address problems when they're small, so we can understand each other's words, actions, and intentions. Beginning Anew guides readers through steps of conscious breathing, loving speech, and compassionate listening designed to help us see people and situations more clearly, allowing our perceptions to better reflect reality. Sister Chân Không brings the practice to life by sharing stories of couples and families she has helped to reconcile using the practice. After a few minutes of quietly sitting together to become aware of our breathing and calm ourselves, each person speaks without being interrupted. The first step is to express appreciation of the other person, something we may forget to do in our busy lives, that can lead to the people around us to feeling taken for granted. The second step is to express any regrets we have. This is something we often put off doing, but the clear expression of misgivings and regrets gives practitioners the chance to clear the air and directly address any problems in the relationship. The last two steps of the practice are for expressing anger or difficulties and checking in with each other to be sure each was understood. Beginning Anew introduces a practice for anyone looking for a way to keep communication open and resolve conflicts. When practiced regularly, beginning anew will bring deeper understanding and harmony to any relationship.
Beginning Mindfulness: Learning the Way of Awareness
by Andrew WeissA Simple Manual That Really Works Knowing that most people do not stop their lives to engage in spiritual practice, Buddhist teacher Andrew Weiss has always taught the direct application of practice to daily life. While also teaching sitting and walking meditation, he emphasizes mindfulness — the practice of seeing every action as an opportunity to awaken meditative inquiry. Over the years, Andrew has honed his teachings into an effective ten-week course with progressive steps and home-play assignments. Beginning Mindfulness is intended for anyone practicing in daily life without the luxury of long meditation retreats. Weiss skillfully blends the traditions of his teachers into an easy and humorous program of learning the Buddhist art of mindfulness.
Beginning Qigong
by Stephen ComeeThe urgent pace of modern life has led to a quest for ways to relieve stress. One of the best methods for doing so is Qigong--an ancient Chinese system of breathing techniques and exercises that strengthen the mind, body, and spirit as they balance and augment Qi, or "life force."This small, thorough volume presents many different forms of Qigong in detail and through fully illustrated exercises. Included are an explanation of the principles of Qigong, warming-up exercises, breathing exercises, and a guide to massaging the inner organs. The authors have also provided a table that describes the various exercises, listing their physical benefits and classifying them according to level of difficulty, so that readers can practice their own routines.
Beginning Qigong: Chinese Secrets for Health and Longevity
by Stephen ComeeLearn traditional Chinese Qigong with this illustrated guide.The urgent pace of modern life has led to a quest for ways to relieve stress. One of the best methods for doing so is Qigong-an ancient Chinese system of breathing techniques and exercises that strengthen the mind, body, and spirit as they balance and augment Qi, or "life force."This thorough volume presents many different forms of Qigong in detail and through fully illustrated exercises. Included are an explanation of the principles of Qigong, warming-up exercises, breathing exercises, and a guide to massaging the inner organs. The authors have also provided a table that describes the various exercises, listing their physical benefits and classifying them according to level of difficulty, so that readers can practice their own routines.
Beginning T'ai Chi
by Tri Thong DangMore than a martial art, T'ai Chi is a holistic method of self-healing, a form of moving meditation and a philosophical way of life. T'ai Chi offers its physical, psychological and spiritual benefits to millions worldwide. In this handy guide, Master Tri Thong Dang, an instructor for over three decades, describes the simplified form: a set of movements specifically designed for beginners.Concise descriptions highlight the spiritual essence of T'ai Chi and display its graceful simplicity. With over 160 clear, easy-to-understand illustrations, this excellent volume is the perfect introduction to the world of T'ai Chi.
Beginnings and Blueprints
by Kenneth JerniganThis is a motivational book showing that blind individuals can live productive lives doing the things that sighted people do and even succeed at it!
Beginnings: A Guide to Child Psychology and Development for Parents of 0–5-year-olds
by Sarah Ockwell-SmithPre-order Sarah Ockwell-Smith's essential guide to child psychology and development.BEGINNINGS is modern month-by-month reference guide for parents of 0-5-year-olds. It will answer all the questions that parents have about their baby, toddler and preschooler's physical and psychological development.Topics Covered: *How a baby grows and develops, month by month, during pregnancy *Physical development, month by month, in the newborn period *Brain development from birth to five years *How sleep develops and changes throughout the first five years *The development of self and personality *Social development, attachment and peer relationships *Temperaments and the development of emotion regulation *The development of memory *Current and classic theories in child psychology *Learning to sit, crawl, cruise and walk. *Language acquisition and early literacy skills *Early mark making - learning to draw and form letters *Schemas - how children learn about the world around them. *Food preferences and eating experiences in early childhood *Play - including suggestions for entertainment at each age *How parents and carers can encourage optimal brain development
Beginnings: A Guide to Child Psychology and Development for Parents of 0–5-year-olds
by Sarah Ockwell-SmithPre-order Sarah Ockwell-Smith's essential guide to child psychology and development.BEGINNINGS is modern month-by-month reference guide for parents of 0-5-year-olds. It will answer all the questions that parents have about their baby, toddler and preschooler's physical and psychological development.Topics Covered: *How a baby grows and develops, month by month, during pregnancy *Physical development, month by month, in the newborn period *Brain development from birth to five years *How sleep develops and changes throughout the first five years *The development of self and personality *Social development, attachment and peer relationships *Temperaments and the development of emotion regulation *The development of memory *Current and classic theories in child psychology *Learning to sit, crawl, cruise and walk. *Language acquisition and early literacy skills *Early mark making - learning to draw and form letters *Schemas - how children learn about the world around them. *Food preferences and eating experiences in early childhood *Play - including suggestions for entertainment at each age *How parents and carers can encourage optimal brain development
Beginnings: A Guide to Child Psychology and Development for Parents of 0–5-year-olds
by Sarah Ockwell-SmithPre-order Sarah Ockwell-Smith's essential guide to child psychology and development.BEGINNINGS is modern month-by-month reference guide for parents of 0-5-year-olds. It will answer all the questions that parents have about their baby, toddler and preschooler's physical and psychological development.Topics Covered: *How a baby grows and develops, month by month, during pregnancy *Physical development, month by month, in the newborn period *Brain development from birth to five years *How sleep develops and changes throughout the first five years *The development of self and personality *Social development, attachment and peer relationships *Temperaments and the development of emotion regulation *The development of memory *Current and classic theories in child psychology *Learning to sit, crawl, cruise and walk. *Language acquisition and early literacy skills *Early mark making - learning to draw and form letters *Schemas - how children learn about the world around them. *Food preferences and eating experiences in early childhood *Play - including suggestions for entertainment at each age *How parents and carers can encourage optimal brain development
Behavior Management: A Practical Approach for Educators
by James E. Walker Thomas M. SheaChild psychology textbook aimed at teachers.
Behavior and Culture in One Dimension: Sequences, Affordances, and the Evolution of Complexity (Resources for Ecological Psychology Series)
by Dennis P. WatersBehavior and Culture in One Dimension adopts a broad interdisciplinary approach, presenting a unified theory of sequences and their functions and an overview of how they underpin the evolution of complexity. Sequences of DNA guide the functioning of the living world, sequences of speech and writing choreograph the intricacies of human culture, and sequences of code oversee the operation of our literate technological civilization. These linear patterns function under their own rules, which have never been fully explored. It is time for them to get their due. This book explores the one-dimensional sequences that orchestrate the structure and behavior of our three-dimensional habitat. Using Gibsonian concepts of perception, action, and affordances, as well as the works of Howard Pattee, the book examines the role of sequences in the human behavioral and cultural world of speech, writing, and mathematics. The book offers a Darwinian framework for understanding human cultural evolution and locates the two major informational transitions in the origins of life and civilization. It will be of interest to students and researchers in ecological psychology, linguistics, cognitive science, and the social and biological sciences.
Behavior and Culture in One Dimension: Sequences, Affordances, and the Evolution of Complexity (Resources for Ecological Psychology Series)
by Dennis WatersBehavior and Culture in One Dimension adopts a broad interdisciplinary approach, presenting a unified theory of sequences and their functions and an overview of how they underpin the evolution of complexity.Sequences of DNA guide the functioning of the living world, sequences of speech and writing choreograph the intricacies of human culture, and sequences of code oversee the operation of our literate technological civilization. These linear patterns function under their own rules, which have never been fully explored. It is time for them to get their due. This book explores the one-dimensional sequences that orchestrate the structure and behavior of our three-dimensional habitat. Using Gibsonian concepts of perception, action, and affordances, as well as the works of Howard Pattee, the book examines the role of sequences in the human behavioral and cultural world of speech, writing, and mathematics. The book offers a Darwinian framework for understanding human cultural evolution and locates the two major informational transitions in the origins of life and civilization. It will be of interest to students and researchers in ecological psychology, linguistics, cognitive science, and the social and biological sciences.
Behavioral Addiction
by Larry Ashley Lesley Dickson An-Pyng SunWritten in scientific prose that can also be understood by the layperson, this comprehensive volume is a must-read for those working in the addiction field and anyone interested in learning more about this devastating disease.An-Pyng Sun, PhD, is a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Social Work.Larry Ashley, EdS, LCADC, is the addictions specialist and undergraduate coordinator at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.Lesley Dickson, MD, is ABPN board-certified in general psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and psychosomatic illness.
Behavioral Approaches to Treating Obesity
by Marilynn S. Arnold Birgitta AdolfssonAs governments and health care systems direct more attention and resources to treating the rising rates of obesity worldwide, one thing has become very clear: obesity is best treated as a chronic condition. The most effective approach to care is often a behavioral one, in which health care providers and patients rely on teamwork, respect, and conversation to motivate lifestyle change. This collaborative model is essential because decisions about care ultimately rest with the patient. Working together, care providers and patients can help patients learn to make healthy choices throughout their lives.An effective and detailed guide for health care providers, Behavioral Approaches to Treating Obesity embraces this understanding about treating obesity and explains how to help patients direct their own lifestyle change. With this self-directed approach to clinical care, patients assume more responsibility for their treatment plans, whereas care providers learn to take on the role of guide or counselor.In this book, readers will find strategies for encouraging patients and equipping them for lifestyle change. There is practical advice on many issues and helpful guides for any of a number of difficult scenarios. Some of the features of this guide include:arranging the physical environment of a clinic to accommodate obese patientsbuilding a program to meet the needs of patients in a chronic-care treatment plancase studies to illuminate key issues in behavior changecharts and tables to help implement behavioral approaches in treatmentstep-by-step instructions on helping patients begin lifestyle changedescriptions of how to design and organize an obesity treatment programuseful methods of building a collaborative health care teamReaders will start at the beginning, learning to understand the problems of obesity and risks it poses to the people who suffer from the condition. Then the methods of treatment for obesity are presented, along with analysis of these methods and their effectiveness. In the end, the authors conclude that a new paradigm of care is needed to successfully treat obesity.The next section spends some time redefining the roles of health care providers in providing a collaborative care model of behavioral change therapy. The authors describe the new roles for health care providers and how to cope with those changes, how to build their team, how to create a supportive environment, and then how to structure the care process.The third and final section provides health care providers with the tools they need to introduce behavioral self-care in the clinical environment. This is a step-by-step process, and each step is further explained using case studies from the authors' experiences.The book is completed with an extensive resources section and an updated reference list to promote further research.
Behavioral Emergencies for the Emergency Physician
by Mary Nan S. Mallory Lara G. Chepenik Leslie S. ZunEmergency physicians, in all practice settings, care for patients with both undifferentiated psycho-behavioral presentations and established psychiatric illness. This reference-based text goes beyond diagnostics, providing practical input from physicians experienced with adult emergency psychiatric patients. Physicians will increase their understanding and gain confidence working with these patients, even when specialized psychiatric back-up is lacking. Behavioral Emergencies for the Emergency Physician is comprehensive, covering the pre-hospital setting and advising on evidence-based practice; from collaborating with psychiatric colleagues to establishing a psychiatric service in your ED. Sedation, restraint and seclusion are outlined. Potential dilemmas when treating pregnant, geriatric or homeless patients with mental illness are discussed in detail, along with the more challenging behavioral diagnoses such as malingering, factitious and personality disorders. This go-to, comprehensive volume is invaluable for trainee and experienced emergency physicians, as well as psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric and emergency department nurses and other mental health workers.
Behavioral Endocrinology (2nd edition)
by Jill B. Becker S. Marc Breedlove David Crews Margaret M. MccarthyThis popular behavioral endocrinology text provides detailed information on what hormones are, how they affect cells, and how such effects can alter the behavior of animals, including humans. Presenting a broad continuum of levels of analysis, from molecular to evolutionary, the book discusses how genes work, the structure of cells, the interactions of endocrine organs, the behavior of individuals, the structure of social hierarchies, and the evolution of mating systems. The second edition, while maintaining the strengths of the first edition, has been thoroughly revised to reflect recent developments in genetics and molecular biology and related social concerns. It contains four new chapters: on the use of molecular biology techniques in behavioral endocrinology, on psychoneuroimmunology, on hormonal influences on sensorimotor function, and on cognitive function in nonhuman animals.
Behavioral Health Mentor Training: A Recovery Coach Model for Peer Recovery Support Specialist
by Richard D Davila; Jackie Sue Griffin; Peter Gamache; Marguerite BallardThis workbook is a look at a way for persons who want to be Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) and helpers working with persons with co-ocurring disorders (addiction/mental health issues). We include such topics as self care, what a a PRSS is and is not, how to develop a wellness plan, multiple family awareness (co-dependency, enabling, traits of a healthy family), etc.
Behavioral Health Promotion and Intervention in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Evidence-Based Practices in Behavioral Health)
by James K. LuiselliThis book discusses the latest evidence-based practices andhow they can be implemented to address health problems in people withintellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It offers variousintervention and prevention strategies for treating commonly encountered issuesin patients with IDD, such as eating and sleeping disorders, repetitiveself-harming behaviors, and personal hygiene problems. Primary strategiesinclude encouraging healthful habits, reducing noncompliance and risk-takingbehaviors, and direct intervention to promote optimum functioning while reducingdiscomfort, frustration, and adverse behaviors. In addition, contributors describetraining and consultation models to enable readers to work more effectivelywith practitioners, clinicians, and parents as well as with the patientsthemselves. Topics featured in this book include: Compliance with medical routines. Increasing and maintaining exercise and other physical activities. Assistive technologies in severe and multiple disabilities. Substance use and health-related issues. Consultation with medical and healthcare providers. Parent training and support. Behavioral HealthPromotion and Intervention in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities isa valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and graduate students inclinical psychology, behavioral therapy/rehabilitation, social work, publichealth, and other interrelated fields.