Mental Stress

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.

Maude Julien's parents were fanatics who believed it was their sacred duty to turn her into the ultimate survivor - raising her in isolation and subjecting her to endless drills designed to "eliminate weakness." She endured a life without heat, hot water, adequate food, friendship, or any kind of affectionate treatment. But Maude's parents could not rule her inner life. Befriending the animals on the lonely estate as well as the characters in the novels she read in secret, young Maude nurtured in herself the compassion and love that her parents forbid as weak.

The CBT Workbook for Adult Mental Health explores the interconnectedness of thoughts, emotions, and behavior, and the power of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to effect meaningful change and propel you towards your goals.

Anxiety is a natural first-time reaction in the face of danger. It is the body’s automatic fight-or-flight response triggered when your body senses any form of threat, when you are under pressure, or even when you are facing a situation that is challenging. Taking a job interview, exam, or going out on a first date can leave you with anxiety. This simply means that anxiety isn’t necessarily a bad thing. As a matter of fact, anxiety doesn’t necessarily result in something bad.

If you are an Asian American who has experienced racial violence, verbal harassment, stereotyping, or microaggressions, you might feel like the world is unsafe. You may suffer from anxiety, depression, or painful memories as a result of this trauma. And if you seek help, you may find that Western-trained mental health professionals simply can't understand your pain and life experiences. This book provides culturally informed treatment methods to help you heal from and fortify yourself against race-based trauma-including intergenerational and historical trauma-and stress.

Inspiring strategies from a wellness expert for keeping fit, relieving stress, and strengthening emotional well-being.

In this practical guide, Jayne Hardy - founder and CEO of the Blurt Foundation - helps us reexamine how our boundaries are working for or against us, and she guides us to better protect our physical, emotional, and digital spaces. Packed with friendly advice and easy journaling exercises, Making Space reminds those of us on the edge of burnout to stop and ask: "Is this kind to me, too?"

They’re going to show up. If you’ve been teaching self-defense for any length of time, chances are that you’ve already taught a survivor of violence, whether you knew it or not at the time. If you are going to teach for any length of time, meeting a survivor is a ‘when,’ not an ‘if.’ These students present a specific set of challenges, and have specific needs. If they’re handled unconsciously or inexpertly, they can be damaged more easily than most other people.

Presenting ways in which Restorative Yoga can contribute to healing emotional wounds, this book invites yoga teachers, therapists and practitioners to consider the psychological impact of ethnic and race-based stress and trauma. It aids in the process of uncovering, examining and healing one's own emotional wounds and offers insight into avoiding wounding or re-wounding others.

Understanding the Paradox of Surviving Childhood Trauma offers clinicians a new framework for understanding the symptoms and coping mechanisms displayed by survivors of childhood abuse. This approach considers how characteristics such as suicidality, self-harm, persistent depression, and anxiety can have roots in behaviors and beliefs that helped patients survive their trauma. This book provides practitioners with case examples, practical tips, and techniques for applying this mindset directly to their most complex cases.

Often, those who live through trauma come away with feelings of shame, guilt, anger, and despair. These are common, even normal, responses in the immediate aftermath. Left unaddressed, though, those feelings may develop into substance abuse problems, eating disorders, depression, or anxiety. Learning how to move on, to pick up and live life again, takes effort and guidance. Botwin guides listeners through the stories of others who have gone on to live fulfilling, happy lives, and provides tips and tools for healing and moving on.

The book outlines simple steps to identify your PTSD source, fostering awareness of somatic intelligence, so you can live your best life and discover your unique magic. These gentle efforts are an essential part of bringing ourselves back to the center. It acts as a lifeline, pulling you out of a hole and providing a whole new perspective and awareness of life.

Overhaul your approach to concentration and productivity using strategic, science-proven methods to save hours a day and achieve twice as much. Your current focus and productivity tactics might be "adequate." But they will never be great or reach their potential if you don't understand how your psychology and physiology work together to affect your focus. Short circuit your brain into instant focus. The Science of Powerful Focus looks at focus in a revolutionary new way, and sheds light on studies both new and old.

Rompe el ciclo del trauma generacional de una vez por todas. Las heridas emocionales son complejas e infectan la mente, el cuerpo y el espíritu. Su impacto se extiende a gran velocidad a otros miembros de la familia, afectando así a todo el linaje. A esto se le conoce como trauma generacional, y provoca que las personas sean complacientes, que se involucren en relaciones codependientes y que experimenten culpa, tristeza, depresión y ansiedad. La doctora Mariel Buqué, reconocida experta en trauma, creó esta innovadora guía para transformar el dolor en abundancia generacional.

Are you a perfectionist? Is your perfectionism causing you to feel stressed, irritated, and chronically unhappy? What if you could silence your inner critic and eliminate your fear of failure? How might these two simple changes improve your life?Imagine being able to take action without the fear of self-criticism. Imagine no longer feeling paralyzed with indecision. Imagine finally letting go of your perfectionism, and feeling confident, enthusiastic, and inspired.

This complete mental health training for psychiatric disorders course is ideal for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of mental health disorders, their triggers, causes, and symptoms. It provides in-depth understanding of a range of common mental health conditions and their characteristics, with guidance on how to manage them.

Notre monde moderne est rapide, chaotique et nous fait souvent vivre des montagnes russes émotionnelles. Nous luttons pour garder la tête hors de l'eau alors que nous sommes pris dans la marée des médias sociaux, des comparaisons constantes, du besoin de réussite et du manque de modération. Si vous êtes prêt à mettre fin à cette folie, vous n'êtes pas seul. En fait, même les Grecs anciens ont cherché un moyen de ramener la simplicité dans leur vie.

"Sprache ohne Worte" ist der Höhepunkt von Peter A. Levines Lebenswerk. Es vereint seine bahnbrechenden Forschungen über Stress und Trauma und seine immense therapeutische Erfahrung mit den neuesten Erkenntnissen aus Gehirnforschung, Neurobiologie und integrativer Body/Mind-Medizin.

Breathing is at the core of everything we do. Breath is life. The Breathing Revolution is an empowering and inspiring guide to breathing practices that can ease symptoms of anxiety and depression. Grounded in science and enriched with sensitivity, understanding and personal experience, it offers an accessible seven-day programme of exercises that can be truly life-changing.

Social anxiety disorder and shyness are devastating to the person who suffers from them. Everyday activities that most people take for granted, like small talk, going to social events, making friends, and even paying for groceries at the store, become the most frightening things imaginable. Understanding what triggers we have and how to combat them can gradually open up a world that, before now, seemed to be only a dream.