Mental Disorders

The causes of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder range from severe neglect to monstrous abuse. Many survivors grew up in houses that were not homes-in families that were as loveless as orphanages and sometimes as dangerous. If you felt unwanted, unliked, rejected, hated, and/or despised for a lengthy portion of your childhood, trauma may be deeply engrained in your mind, soul, and body. This book is a practical guide to recovering from lingering childhood trauma. It is copiously illustrated with examples of the author's and his clients' journeys of recovering.

Within this audiobook, you'll uncover more than just theories–you'll unveil practical strategies and proven techniques tailored for adults grappling with ADHD. From honing time management skills to amplifying focus and productivity, each chapter is brimming with actionable insights crafted to help you surmount hurdles and achieve your aspirations. With a 30-day challenge to keep you motivated and accountable, you'll be amazed at how quickly you can transform your life.

Got Parts? was written by a survivor of DID in association with her therapist and therapy group. This audiobook is filled with successful coping techniques and strategies to enhance the day-to-day functioning of adult survivors of DID in relationships, work, parenting, self-confidence, and self-care. Got Parts? will help you introduce yourself to your internal family and improve its communication, integration, and well-being. Although written to carefully avoid triggering, it delivers well-grounded guidelines for living that DID people need to do on the way to recovery.

The DSM-5-TR Mastery Guide is the ultimate audiobook for anyone wanting to gain in-depth knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR). Whether you're a clinician, student, or mental health professional, this guide will ensure you're fully equipped to understand and apply the latest diagnostic criteria in your practice.

Ce volume réunit l’ensemble des huit tomes consacrés à la perversion narcissique : 48 heures d'audio. Pascal Couderc y explore pas à pas les différentes facettes de l’emprise : identifier les premiers signes, décrypter les stratégies manipulatoires, reconnaître les relations toxiques, analyser l’impact dans la famille, donner voix au vécu intérieur de la victime, accompagner la séparation, éclairer la reconstruction et enfin restituer la parole brute des témoins.

If you've been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD), or suspect that you might have it, you should know that not everyone experiences the condition in the same way. BPD actually manifests on a spectrum, and while some people may encounter extreme symptoms and consequences on one end, others may be less affected on the other.

In Beyond Behaviors, internationally known pediatric psychologist Dr. Mona Delahooke describes behaviors as the tip of the iceberg, important signals that we should address by seeking to understand a child's individual differences in the context of relational safety. This accessible book offers professionals, educators, and parents tools and techniques to reduce behavioral challenges and promote psychological resilience and satisfying, secure relationships.

Ever feel like ADHD advice was written for everyone… except you? Have you tried all the "proven" ADHD strategies for adults and still feel like you're falling behind? Does every planner, system, or ADHD workbook promise life-changing results—yet somehow, they never work for you? Do you feel like no matter how hard you try, life is just harder with an ADHD brain? If you answered yes, you're not alone. Let’s be real: ADHD isn’t one-size-fits-all. And most advice out there? It’s not built for the way neurodivergent minds actually work.

Every emotion—even those we tend to avoid, like shame, anger, or anxiety—carries essential wisdom and vital information. These so-called “unwanted” feelings are not flaws to fix or weaknesses to hide; they are powerful sources of energy and insight. As researcher and educator Karla McLaren observes, “Too often, we either suppress our emotions or let them overwhelm us. What most of us were never taught are the foundational skills for truly honoring and understanding our deep, dynamic emotional lives.

Whether you're a young adult who is stalled on the journey to independence or a concerned parent still sharing the family nest, this compassionate book is for you. Providing a fresh perspective on the causes of failure to launch, the expert authors present a 10-step plan that helps grown kids and parents work together to achieve liftoff.

Dr. Russ Harris provides a means to escape the epidemic of stress, anxiety, and depression, unlocking the secrets to a truly fulfilling life. Updated and expanded by 50 percent in its second edition, this empowering book presents the insights and techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), covering more topics and providing more practical tools than ever before.

In the first book to fully examine obsessive bad thoughts, Dr. Lee Baer combines the latest research with his own extensive experience in treating this widespread syndrome. Drawing on information ranging from new advances in brain technology to pervasive social taboos, Dr. Baer explores the root causes of bad thoughts, why they can spiral out of control, and how to recognize the crucial difference between harmless and dangerous bad thoughts.

Getting an accurate diagnosis is the first step toward reclaiming your life from bipolar disorder. But if you or someone you love is struggling with the frantic highs and crushing lows of this illness, there are still many hurdles to surmount at home, at work, and in daily life. You need current information and practical problem-solving advice you can count on. You've come to the right place.

If you are like many others living with borderline personality disorder (BPD), you know what it's like to be overwhelmed by intense and fluctuating emotions; to have difficulty with relationships; and to constantly struggle with troubling thoughts and behaviors. BPD can be especially difficult to treat, though there are ways to gain control over your symptoms and live a happier, healthier life.

Parents are the first to know when their child starts behaving differently. Has your son stopped eating his favorite food, or does he refuse to eat out with friends? Has your daughter drastically increased her exercise regimen or become obsessed with health foods? These are among the telltale signs that your child, like millions of others, may have an eating disorder (ED). In this essential guide, registered dietitians Casey Crosbie and Wendy Sterling introduce an all-new strategy you can use to help your child at home.

DEPRESIÓN. ANSIEDAD. DOLORES CRÓNICOS. FOBIAS. PENSAMIENTOS OBSESIVOS. La evidencia científica muestra que los traumas pueden ser heredados. Existen pruebas fiables de que muchos problemas crónicos o de largo plazo pueden no tener su origen en nuestras vivencias inmediatas o en desequilibrios químicos de nuestro cerebro, sino en las vidas de nuestros padres, abuelos o bisabuelos.

Would you like to live a life free from anxiety? Have you ever wondered what happens inside your brain when you're feeling worried? Unlock the secret to managing anxiety with a powerful protein called Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF). Did you know that people with anxiety disorders tend to have lower levels of BDNF? In Live Without Anxiety, you’ll discover simple, effective techniques to naturally boost your BDNF levels and reduce anxiety, leading to a calmer, more balanced life. The latest breakthroughs in neuroscience reveal and reaffirm the ancient wisdom of past civilizations.

On October 20, 1973, in San Francisco, a White couple strolling down Telegraph Hill was set upon and butchered by four young Black men. Thus began a reign of terror that lasted six months and left 15 Whites dead and the entire city in a state of panic. The perpetrators wanted nothing less than a race war.

Do you ever wonder what is happening inside your brain when you feel anxious, panicked, and worried? In Rewire Your Anxious Brain, psychologist Catherine Pittman and author Elizabeth Karle offer a unique, evidence-based solution to overcoming anxiety, based in cutting-edge neuroscience and research.

The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist: Finding Healing After Hidden Emotional and Psychological Abuse is the most comprehensive and helpful audiobook on the topic of covert narcissism. This type of narcissism is one of the most damaging forms because the abuse is so hidden and so insidious. You can be in a relationship that can last for decades and not realize you are being psychologically and emotionally controlled, manipulated, and abused.