We typically have little control over our thoughts, but we often invest them with a lot of authority - even when they contradict what our experiences tell us to be true. Take a moment right now and think, "There's a hungry grizzly bear sitting next to me". Chances are you didn't take that thought li[...]

Are you your own worst enemy? Are you devastated by criticism? Do you have trouble telling your loved ones what you really need? If you said yes, you're a victim of low self-esteem.Learn to be your own best friend! This easy, step-by-step program can start changing that today! You can radically impr[...]

Unfortunately, readers who finally realise that they need to work on their anger don't always have the patience to page through a complicated set of exercises, or make a commitment to a lengthy process with the promise of a positive outcome somewhere down the road. Thankfully, the new model of[...]

Instead of asking readers to struggle even harder, the ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) approach outlines how to forfeit battles with anger as they occur by utilizing techniques based in mindfulness practice in which readers decide what matters most to them and then commit to short- and long-[...]

First developed for treating borderline personality disorder, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) has proven effective as treatment for a range of other mental health problems, especially for those characterized by out-of-control emotions. Tens of thousands of individuals around the world are receiv[...]

The Applied Relaxation Training audio program offers a set of in-the-moment techniques you can use to relax in the face of daily stressors: when driving, while working at your desk, in a crowd, or anywhere else you develop tension during the day. Applied relaxation training teaches you how to relax [...]

So many of us postpone pursuing our goals and dreams because we think we'll get to them later, when we have more time or feel we're worthy of them. As a result, many of us go through life feeling weighed down by daily responsibilities and our own self-doubts, entirely disconnected from a sense of re[...]

"Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Interpersonal Problems" presents a complete treatment protocol for therapists working with clients who repeatedly fall into unhealthy patterns in their relationships with friends, family members, coworkers, and romantic partners. These clients may blame others,[...]

If you are a mental health professional who is already familiar with the acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) model, you may be looking for advanced strategies and exercises to improve the quality of your client sessions. This eight-hour training program by psychologists Matthew McKay and Patrici[...]

This text provides a critical interdisciplinary introduction to the theory, practice and study of development. The thoroughly revised and updated new edition takes account of the impact of the global financial crisis, the economic rise of China and India and the further ramifications of global warmi[...]

Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 9th Ed. A one-stop resource for application of pharmacological knowledge to real-life clinical situations a must-have for supporting pharmacology and prescribing within the clinical years and as a junior doctor.[...]

We all have our own ways of handling stressful situations without letting emotions get the best of us, but some ways of coping work better than others. Short-term fixes that help us avoid or numb our emotions may temporarily alleviate sadness and anger, but can also end up causing anxiety, depressio[...]