Practical Psychology

Working with youth with sexual behavior problems can be a challenge for both law enforcement and mental health professionals. What defines good quality treatment has changed over time, and research has shown the importance of not only the treatment programs' content but also the way that content is delivered.

Let me tell you something. Science has proven that 80% of our thoughts are negative; on top of that, 90% of people have "bizarre" thoughts about contamination, harm, religious impropriety, losing control, and sexual perversion. It is normal to think alarming or negative thoughts, but you have to know how to deal with those thoughts in the right way to prevent and treat mental health issues. Always keep in mind, your thoughts are not your reality. Yet there is a key to handle those thoughts in the right way to make sure you can live a life without fears and self-sabotage.

You've already read something about emotional intelligence, haven't you? But what do you know about the other side of the coin? Manipulation, psychopathy, and narcissism form the base elements of what’s known in psychological circles as the Dark Triad. Throughout the course of this guide, we will be taking a more detailed look at the different ways these traits can specifically manifest in different personality types, how to identify their methods and how to protect yourself from them.

Welcomed as a revolutionary and effective approach to improve people's mental health and help them find happiness when it was first published in 1949, Andrew Salter's Conditioned Reflex Therapy introduced both the fundamental ideas of behavior therapy and many techniques still practiced today. This classic guide, which is perhaps the first self-help book, includes specific methods for assertion, getting in touch with your feelings, relaxation, and using imagery to overcome phobias, anxieties, and depression.

Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, includes extreme fear of certain social situations, especially situations that are unfamiliar or in which you feel that others are watching or evaluating you. These social situations may be so frightening that you are just anxious to think about them or have a long way to go to avoid them. Underlying social anxiety disorder or social phobia is fear of public scrutiny, judgment, or embarrassment.

Scripture says "be anxious for nothing," yet most of us find ourselves increasingly worried and anxious. We're even worried about our level of anxiety! Integrating both the psychological and spiritual aspects of anxiety, therapist Jean Holthaus offers a research-driven, faith-informed approach to understanding why we experience anxiety and shows us how to effectively manage it by developing three essential skills: living in the present moment, suspending judgment, and believing ourselves to be competent and equipped by God.

Whether you're working on self-acceptance, navigating mental health challenges, or looking to become a more active advocate, this guide is your essential resource. Start your journey toward empowerment, resilience, and change today!

Introducing Unleashing Your ADHD ‘Superpowers’; Practical Steps for Women to Enhance Focus and Motivation—the ultimate guide for women living with ADHD. This book is not just about conquering the challenges of ADHD; it's about embracing your unique strengths and using them to your advantage. In this audiobook, you will find stories of triumph from women who have harnessed their ADHD 'superpowers' and turned their dreams into reality.

The persistent worries, lack of sleep, and irritability that come with anxiety are not the way any of us want to live. That constant need for reassurance in everything you do only strips you of your independence as well as control of your life. But you are not alone, and there is a way that you can change it all. So, if you want to learn practical strategies for managing anxiety and fear to regain control of your life and its choices, then you need to listen to this book!

Manipulation is the conscious act of causing someone to do a certain thing or act in a certain way. Manipulation is clever, skillful, and sometimes unscrupulous. Manipulation is not always a bad thing. Knowing that manipulation is happening is the first step towards ending it. By knowing the signs of manipulation, people can often stop it before it becomes a bad habit or a detrimental way of life. At the same time, understanding manipulation will help you to get better at it, if that is your goal.

La psicología del deporte es una disciplina que surge en el punto donde la medicina, la psicología y el propio deporte se encuentran. Este modelo terapéutico se basa en la investigación, la teoría y las prácticas para mejorar el rendimiento en entornos deportivos tanto profesionales como amateurs. Las técnicas más comunes que se enseñan en las sesiones de psicología del deporte incluyen el establecimiento de objetivos, el habla interna, la visualización, el fortalecimiento de la mente y otras muchas que veremos a lo largo de este audiolibro.

If you’re struggling to deal with narcissistic abuse from someone in your life, then keep reading. This audiobook aims to help you define, recognize, and protect yourself from those who inflict narcissistic abuse. Offers comprehensive explanations about what narcissistic abuse is, how to recognize it, how to combat it and protect yourself from it, and how to heal from the unhealthy relationship, whether that be a personal relationship or a business relationship.

Race wisely to achieve your personal best. You've trained for your peak race for months. When the big day comes, how will you perform? All the training in the world is useless if you can't execute your race plan and cope with unforeseen events, and subpar training can be overcome if you approach race day with the right attitude. Whether you are new to racing or have been frustrated by underperformance or setbacks, Racing Wisely gives you tools - from the practical to the philosophical - to perform to the best of your ability.

The notion of planning for one's death is intrinsically at odds with our human instinct to avoid considering our own mortality. Although we may contemplate the grief that our life's impermanence would cause to our loved ones, we seldom consider the myriad of emotional and legal issues that can arise afterward.

Author David Chadwick shares 12 ways you can overcome life's fears and worries - all of which come straight from scripture and include: focusing on faith; praying; caring for your health; remembering; developing an eternal perspective; and finding good teammates. Moving Beyond Anxiety will equip you to defeat worry and fear forever by trusting God and exercising your faith daily. As you immerse yourself in God's truth, you will discover the most powerful antidotes to anxiety.

How would you feel, if after all hard work and striving for many precious years, you realize that you wasted your entire life? To avoid such repentence, the ancient yet effective philosophy of stoicism is the way to live the modern life.

New discoveries in brain research have shown that our brain can be re-wired through neuroplasticity. This book will be helpful for those who want to mould their brain to unleash their infinite possibilities. It systematically throws light on brain research, practical applications of brain re-wiring and spiritual insights in various areas. The simple techniques given in this book, if applied correctly, can bring about a radical transformation in your life.

It’s Not All About You! The Secret Joy of Practical Humility offers listeners simple, easy paths to a happier life, addressing the lack of humility in our society and how it affects our mental health. With a robust sense of humor, the book details scores of paths to humility–or “mental happiness tools”–to help listeners and the mental health professionals who work with them cope with life’s problems in a healthier way. It alleviates the anxiety, depression, and anger we all face, maximizing happiness as part of the positive psychology movement.

You may be conditioned to accept that everything is your fault when you are in a close relationship with a narcissist. The Narcissist is a complete compilation about this condition and how it may manifest in your life with someone close to you. Whoever it is, you can be assured that The Narcissist will provide you with information to spot unhealthy narcissistic behaviors, the possible origins, and practical solutions to help yourself and your loved one!

Sadly, a lot of Self-Help, life improvement type material is not written for the neurodivergent. Meaning, a lot of recommendations, while great for the neurotypical, is NOT always helpful for people like you. But, we’ve decided to change that, and created this all in one practical guide to not only understanding how ADHD affects you, but how you can start seeing it as your greatest superpower! All you need to do is put your headphones in, listen to our narrator and take action on the points most relevant to you.