Mental Health Counselling

“If only I could get some closure…” If you’ve found yourself saying these words, you’re not alone. When you’ve lost a relationship, a job, or a loved one, closure can seem as elusive as it is necessary. Psychotherapist and relationship coach Gary McClain says it’s one of the most common—and important—issues his clients bring up. In this empathetic and insightful guide, Dr. McClain explains why the promise of closure is so appealing—and why it’s not always all it’s cracked up to be.

Embark on a transformative journey through the complex and dynamic world of mental health counseling with this comprehensive guide. Designed to equip aspiring counselors with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel in the field and succeed on the NCMHCE exam, this book offers a holistic exploration of key concepts, theories, and practices essential for effective counseling practice.

Child psychiatrist and NAMI’s Associate Medical Director Dr. Christine M. Crawford provides a compassionate and practical resource for anyone concerned about a child’s mental health. Drawing on her own clinical experience and guidance from leading experts, Dr. Crawford provides a lens through which to understand the many complex factors affecting children’s mental health. Analyzing young people from preschool to high school, she shares insights into how mental health conditions may manifest at different ages, what kind of interventions may be necessary, and what to do to help kids thrive.

Staying happily married has become a difficult proposition in recent times. Although the institution is still firmly embedded in our culture, divorce rates have steadily climbed since the 1960s. While some marriages are truly divorce-worthy, many other broken marriages can be saved. Recent emphasis on personal needs and greater social acceptance of divorce and alternative lifestyles may have weakened the resolve of partners to work through their problems.

Adult children of narcissists have been conditioned to downplay, dismiss, and ignore their experiences. This survival skill of staying below the radar can cause even very skilled clinicians to miss subtle opportunities to connect. It is paramount that clinicians understand the scope of these clients' experiences in order to support their healing—and to avoid the common clinical mistakes and pitfalls that often lead to inadvertently repeating harmful cycles.

Who am I? What does that dreaded phrase "Just be yourself" even mean? What does it mean to be "authentic"? These questions can feel overwhelming and impossible. But in Pocket Therapy, licensed psychotherapist Sarah Crosby will help you find the answers. Using accessible language and fun exercises, Sarah helps listeners tackle their “big” questions, one small step at a time.

Narrative therapy has the potential to help clients understand their challenges as separate from their selves, shifting the focus to their inner strengths when managing a problem. Narrative Practices and Emotions provides a fresh perspective for new and experienced practitioners alike on how to combine classic narrative therapy with the latest scholarship on the mind-body connection.

The impact of visual images all around us on clients who suffer from eating disorders; using phototherapy as a means of healing.

We cannot know how to fix a problem until we understand its causes. But even for some of the most common mental health problems, three specialists might offer you three completely different treatments. As a cognitive neuropsychiatrist, Professor Anthony David brings together many fields of study, from social and cognitive psychology to neurology. The key for each patient might be anything from a traumatic memory to a chemical imbalance, an unhealthy way of thinking or a hidden tumour.

The Mental Training 2-1 Bundle, by Avery Wright, will help you become more mentally resilient and more charismatic. This bundle includes both Mental Toughness and How to Talk to Anyone. Separately, each of these audiobooks is an incredible resource that will change the way you think. But together, these two audiobooks will change your life. They will help you become more positive, overcome self-sabotaging behaviors, and help you quickly connect with anyone.

Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is the most commonly diagnosed birth abnormality in the US. Little attention, however, has been paid to the psychosocial impacts on these individuals. Liza Morton and Tracy Livecchi are both mental health professionals who have developed a specialty in working with clients who have chronic medical conditions, and they are both themselves living with CHD. While their powerful personal stories are woven into the narrative, the book is focused on providing evidence-based coping and self-care skills for adults living with CHD.

If you struggle with a highly sensitive personality, this memoir and collection of stories will help you heal and flourish. Benita A. Esposito is a licensed professional counselor and best-selling author with four decades of professional experience. Even smart high-achievers have themes on their hero’s journey to the authentic self, and these were hers. What unconsciously drew her to an emotionally distant relationship or an emotionally abusive relationship? Why did she feel so hurt when others judged her? Why was she so tired? What compelled her toward self actualization?

You're about to discover a logical and proven method on how to overcome grief and deal with loss fast. Millions of people suffer with grief and bereavement and ruin their personal life as well as their careers trying to deal with it the best they can. Most people realize that they are still grieving but don't know how to or are unable to overcome it, simply because that person has been such an important and memorable person in their life.

What you can expect from this challenge is a no-nonsense, common-sense approach to shaking off some of the dieting industry's BS and trying to remember what our bodies know. We'll look at common-sense ways to gradually and safely lose weight that honor our instincts, not go against them.

Understand how psychotherapy works, build more resilience, and overcome negative cycle of self-sabotage with this ultimate guide to building brain strength and self-empowerment. Learn how to use cognitive behavioral therapy to reshape your life and stay on the path for a complete change in your outlook and emotional state.

Louisa is a Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapist who runs a clinic in the UK but also works with clients worldwide to support them with their mental health. The combination of CBT and hypnosis is a powerful one so as you work through this book you'll not only be given tools but you'll also be taken through exercises and explanations. You will also have relaxation and hypnosis downloads to listen to.

¿Te sientes abrumada por un millón de pensamientos acelerados y una montaña rusa interminable de emociones? Lleno de herramientas prácticas, estrategias probadas e ideas transformadoras, este audiolibro ofrece un mapa vial para gestionar tus síntomas de TDAH y desbloquear tu máximo potencial. Estos son algunos de los tesoros que encontrarás dentro: - 15 estrategias comprobadas para calmar tus pensamientos acelerados - El cambio de mentalidad que necesitas para abrazar la neurodiversidad.

Life in the Past Lane is an audiobook that focuses on better days ahead. Learn how to frame the issues, problems, and concerns of our past by being more aware and more willing to make the changes necessary. Included are strategies to better manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship dynamics in our lives. You will learn how to dispute negative thoughts with the evidence that it will be okay. Thinking about what you can do differently is the first step to making life better.

For many people, there is fear and stigma associated with entering the therapy room. Maybe you've been told that going to therapy means something is wrong with you. Maybe you don't know what to expect. Even if you recognize the benefits of seeking help, it can feel scary and unknown to take that first step. If you've thought about therapy but don't know where to start, or if you've tried therapy in the past but it hasn't helped, Authentic Therapy is for you.

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