Having gone through the experience of MTBI herself, psychologist Diane Roberts Stoler set out to provide help and information for other MTBI survivors, their families, and their friends. In Coping With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, she and writer Barbara Albers Hill cover every aspect of this sometim[...]
This comprehensive guide includes: - basic prevention tips- a detailed catalog of the physical and psychological symptoms to look for- a complete look at the medical and home care options and insurance policies available to patients- a special discussion of Lyme's effects on women, children, and the[...]
Harvard Medical School psychologist and Huffington Post blogger Craig Malkin addresses the "narcissism epidemic," by illuminating the spectrum of narcissism, identifying ways to control the trait, and explaining how too little of it may be a bad thing."What is narcissism?" is one of the fastest risi[...]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) - a disease of the central nervous system - is the most common disabling neurological condition affecting young adults today. In her authoritative and inspiring book, Cynthia Benz demystifies the illness, explains its symptoms and patterns and offers a wealth of practical adv[...]
For many parents, the first few months after a baby's birth can be a time of shock and adjustment as well as personal joy. This is a guide for new parents, which focuses on how to care for yourselves, as well as for your baby. It is drawn on the experiences of over 5,000 mothers - and fathers - with[...]
"Fisher and two colleagues associated with the Harvard Negotiation Project, Harvard Law School, spell out conflict resolution techniques useful at the international level, and also in other contexts."--"Book News, Inc."[...]
Infertility is a heartbreaking condition that affects nine million American couples each year. It causes tremendous stress, can trigger debilitating sadness and depression, and can tear a marriage to shreds. In "Conquering Infertility," Harvard psychologist Alice Domar--whom "Vogue" calls the "Ferti[...]
If you suffer from a chronic medical condition like cancer, HIV, diabetes, asthma, or hypertension, you know how hard it can be to perform all the self-care behaviours required of you, especially if you are also dealing with depression. Studies have shown that depressed individuls with chronic illne[...]
The treatment outlined in this therapist guide is intended for people suffering from depression and living with chronic illnesses. As a result of their poor health, many individuals who are chronically ill become depressed and fail to maintain steady self-care routines. Using this guide, therapists [...]
If you suffer from a chronic medical condition like cancer, HIV, diabetes, asthma, or hypertension, you know how hard it can be to perform all the self-care behaviors required of you, especially if you are also dealing with depression. Studies have shown that depressed individuls with chronic illne[...]
Reducing carbon emissions is the most complex political and economic problem humanity has ever confronted. Coping with the Climate Crisis brings together leading experts from academia and policy circles to explore issues related to the implementation of the COP21 Paris Agreement and the challenges o[...]
An examination of "digital coping" involving the use of communication technologies, particularly social media, in responding to illness.Communication technologies have become a valuable resource for responding to the profound challenges posed by illness. Medical websites make it possible to find inf[...]
Only the extremely lucky among us have never faced or felt the effects of narcissistic behaviours and attitudes. These people might include colleagues, bosses, friends, parents, and lovers who boast and brag constantly, take credit for other people's work, expect favours but return few or none, and [...]
Groundbreaking and comprehensive, "Driven to Distraction "has been a lifeline to the approximately eighteen million Americans who are thought to have ADHD. Now the bestselling book is revised and updated with current medical information for a new generation searching for answers.
Through vivid s[...]
Bosses, friends, family members, they've madeyour life hell -- until now! Based on fourteen yearsof research and observation, Dr. Robert Bramson'sproven-effective techniques are guaranteed to helpyou right the balance and take charge of yourlife. Learn how to: Stand up to anyone --without fighting. [...]
For people experiencing infertility, wanting a baby is a craving unlike any other. The intensity of their longing is matched only by the complexity of the emotional maze they must navigate.
With insight and compassion, Drs. Janet Jaffe, Martha Diamond, and David Diamond-specialists in the field [...]
There is more to listening than just hearing. A miraculous process that begins in the womb, learning to communicate is a vital part of expressing oneself and of understanding and interacting with the world. A child's ability to listen well affects every aspect of his or her life. But for some 1.5 mi[...]
This book synthesizes the expanding literature on coping styles and strategies by analyzing how individuals with CID face challenges, find and use their strengths, and alter their environment to fit their life-changing realities. The book includes up-to-date information on coping with high-profile c[...]