Psychology

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The Trauma of Shame and the Making of the Self

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Report copyright infringementby Shelley Stokes (Author), Sherron Lewis (Joint Author)Shame influences more of our thoughts and actions than many other emotions. Used as a punishment for bad behavior, shame acts as an incentive for us to behave in socially acceptable ways. As a common method used to regulate children's behavior, shame is by far one of the most pervasive socializing agents. Many of our more persistent, punitive, and critical feelings about ourselves stem from humiliations in ea...

The Devil in Disguise: A True Story of Psychological Control, Deception, and Family Betrayal

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Report copyright infringementby J. a. Marlowe (Author)She told him he was intelligent - and he believed her.What he didn't know was that his entire life had been carefully controlled.This powerful Australian true story exposes the devastating reality of coercive psychological control hidden behind family love.Behind closed doors, Devin was praised yet denied autonomy. Protected, yet deliberately kept dependent. He was encouraged to believe he was intelligent while never being taught how to re...

Raising ADHD Kids Without Losing Your Mind: 9 Proven Hacks to Transform Chaos into Cooperation in 30 Days (Even if You Have ADHD Too)

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Report copyright infringementby Madeline Armstrong (Author)STOP YELLING. Your kid isn't defiant, their brain is just starved.Are your mornings a battlefield? Do you dread the next day, haunted by your own shouted frustration? You're not a bad parent. You're just fighting with the wrong weapons.Traditional parenting advice, charts, consequences, compliance is doomed to fail with an ADHD brain. You've been forcing a square peg into a round hole, and the friction is burning you out.Here's the tr...

Shining the Light on Coercive Control See It. Survive It. Change It.

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Report copyright infringementby Rebecca S. J. Stuttard (Author), Melissa Maher (Editor)Understanding Coercive Control is more than a book -it is an exploration ofthe hidden patterns of power and control that shape lives. With practical toolsand deeply personal insights, Rebecca takes readers inside the reality ofcoercive control - its hidden patterns, its impact, and the paths towardfreedom. She invites readers to walk alongside her as she tries to make sense ofit.Rebecca is uniquely placed t...

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Report copyright infringementby John Edgette (Author)It's time to Get Your Kink On!Sex is an essential component to a healthy relationship with your partner. Exploration into new fantasies can even enhance that relationship. However, sexual experimentation must be done the right way or you risk damaging that relationship and hurting your partner. Get Your Kink On will help you safely navigate the dos and don'ts of healthy sexual exploration. In these pages, you will learn: the keys to helpin...

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Report copyright infringementby Claire Hall (Author)It's hard to believe my life was once whole, complete. Now that all seems like a dream, another lifetime. That was life before my son died, my only child. An inconceivable loss, a heartbreak to huge to relay. A mind that wasn't my own, but still wanting to care and have humour for those around me whilst being in a psychiatric unit. Then a diagnosis of Mania Bipolar. I had known all my life I was different, a little eccentric that was all, tu...

Horrific Traumata: A Pastoral Response to the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Report copyright infringementby William M. Clements (Author), Norma J. R. Sinclair (Author)Horrific Traumata shares the stories of persons whose meaning, hope, and faith were ripped from them by others or by traumatic events and now live with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Traumatized Vietnam veterans are joined by others who have also experienced horrific traumata and need help to rebuild their lives because of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD)--victims and survivors of incest and rape, ...

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Report copyright infringementby Maria W. Piers (Author)The incidents of infanticide cited here indicate that the killers, invariably mothers or mother figures, were below the level of parental caring, i.e., underdeveloped. Such growth-stunting results from negative life experiences and emotional starvation. Throughout the ages, oppression has kept women from realizing their full generative potential. Thus, they become ready infant-killers.Dr. Piers explores periods in history when infanticide...

How Could You Do This to Me?: Learning to Trust After Betrayal

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Report copyright infringementby Jane Greer (Author)At one time or another we have all been betrayed by someone we trusted, all felt the sting of deceit and subsequent shattering of self-confidence. And when the people we count on betray our trust, the wound is deep and long-lasting. In How Could You Do This to Me?, Dr. Jane Greer teaches readers: the types of people who are more at risk of betrayal the warning signs of someone who is untrustworthy a process that helps decide whether a relati...

Why We Fight: A Transformative Road Map to Healing Conflict in Any Relationship

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Report copyright infringementby Kim Polinder (Author)A revolutionary guide to discovering your core wound, examining how it manifests in your life, and navigating conflict in all relationships, from the popular associate therapist and coach @kp_counseling.Anyone in a long-term relationship knows that fighting is inevitable. Our goal should be fighting well, fighting clean--which is both shockingly hard to do and the basis of a successful partnership. In Why We Fight, relationship coach, coupl...

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Report copyright infringementby Leah Avital Dlinov (Author)There are things your autistic student has been wanting to tell you.About why they look away when you speak - and why that means they're listening harder than anyone in the room. About what really happens before a meltdown, and what they need from you when it's over. About the special interest you redirected, the schedule change that felt like an earthquake, and the conversation in the corridor they were never supposed to hear.They di...

Coercive Control - Every Tactic Explained: A reference guide to abusive tactics, how they are deployed, and how coercive control relationships are for

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Report copyright infringementby Stand Again (Author), Scott Tjhia (Consultant)Over one hundred coercive control tacticsThis book is a detailed taxonomy of coercive control tactics, patterns of tactic deployment, and models that explain how abusive relationships are created and maintained.The taxonomy, examples, and analytic guidance are drawn from the author's lived experience of over a decade within an abusive relationship, and from support work with male survivors of intimate partner violen...

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Report copyright infringementby Lynelle B. Hall (Author)She thought they were friends. Until the silence got louder than the support.Every woman has encountered her. The one who smiles in your face but competes in secret. The "friend" who watches your success like a threat. The woman who calls it honesty but it's really hostility.She Ain't Your Friend is the unapologetic survival guide for women who have been betrayed, belittled, and burned by the very people they trusted most. With raw story...

In The Wilderness: Book 2 of the Egypt trilogy

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Report copyright infringementby Angela Joseph (Author)Beneath Marva Garcia's calm exterior is a heart tortured by guilt over her secret crime. Certain that the police are closing in on her, and desperate to spare her younger sister June the shame of seeing her thrown in prison, Marva sees suicide as her only means of escape. However, her carefully-laid plans are derailed when she meets with a terrible accident, which leaves her in a coma. When she emerges, she does not remember the accident o...

Cotton Child: A Story of Love, Empathy, and the Bond Between Parent and Child

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Report copyright infringementby Tracy Brooks (Author)Cotton Child is a powerful and emotional story that reflects resilience, heritage, and the untold struggles rooted in family history. Through vivid storytelling, Tracy Brooks brings readers into a journey of identity, survival, and generational strength. This compelling narrative reveals the realities faced by many while honoring the courage and perseverance that shaped the path forward. Number of Pages: 24 Dimensi...

Parenting Unpacked: Parenting Through the Loss of Self

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Report copyright infringementby Jessica Gabrielzyk (Author), Francine Marcondes (Illustrator), Raquel Serafim (Designed by)I did not speak French, and the only word I recognized was the name of our bus stop. The bus hissed open its doors. My feet stayed planted. People stepped around us without looking, and no one was unkind because no one needed to be. It was just unnecessary.So, I walked forty minutes uphill with a stroller, telling myself the exercise was the point.This is what it looks li...

Coping with Parenting When Your Child is Neurodivergent: Emotional Regulation for the Whole Family

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Report copyright infringementby Ellie Atkins (Author)Combining the author's experience as a clinical psychologist and lived experience of parenting neurodivergent children, Coping with Parenting Neurodivergent Children draws from a range of therapeutic techniques and psychological theory to propose a compassion-based approach.Author BiographyDr Ellie Atkins is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who works with children, young people and families both within the NHS and in private practice. In ...

Shrinkwrapped: My First Fifty Years on the Couch

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Report copyright infringementby I. Michael Grossman (Author)Perhaps the world's longest coming-of-age story, SHRINKWRAPPED shows how one man's search for a better life worked-at last. In a blue-collar Michigan town where corporal punishment was seen as positive parenting, troubled families rarely sought professional help. But Michael Grossman's teachers sent him to see a Freudian psychoanalyst at age 7. It was the first of a parade of therapies that would include Rogerian bear-hugs, Gestalt d...

The Valedictorian: A Raw Unfiltered Narrative About Mental Illness and Family Dysfunction

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Report copyright infringementby Ann Spier (Author)Dear reader, If you are looking at this book right now, chances are you have a family member who is mentally ill. If that is true, I beg you to read on to learn what I call "The Ten Commandments of Loving the Mentally Ill" 1. This angry, irrational, repugnant person is not your child. It is the demon that lives within their mind. 2. Try not to feel guilty. This is perhaps the most difficult of goals, but you DID NOT cause this to happen to you...

How the Brain Works: The Facts Visually Explained

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Report copyright infringementby DK (Author)Are men's and women's brains really different? Why are teenagers impulsive and rebellious? And will it soon be possible to link our brains together via the Cloud? Drawing on the latest neuroscience research, this visual guide makes the hidden workings of the human brain simple to understand. How the Brain Works begins with an introduction to the brain's anatomy, showing you how to tell your motor cortex from your mirror neurons. Moving on to function...

Living Well on the Spectrum: How to Use Your Strengths to Meet the Challenges of Asperger Syndrome/High-Functioning Autism

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Report copyright infringementby Valerie L. Gaus (Author), Stephen Shore (Foreword by)Navigating the "neurotypical" world with Asperger syndrome or high-functioning autism (AS/HFA) can be extremely stressful. But by understanding the specific ways your brain works differently--and how to tap into your personal strengths--you can greatly enhance your well-being. In this wise and practical book, experienced therapist Valerie L. Gaus helps you identify goals that will make your life better and ta...

Embracing Love - A Parent's Guide to Supporting and Empowering LGBTQ+ Children with Compassion and Confidence

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Report copyright infringementby Alexandra Hart (Author)Are you a parent navigating the unique journey of raising an LGBTQ+ child? Do you want to provide the best possible support, but find yourself uncertain about where to start or how to continue?"Embracing Love" is the guide you need to ensure your child grows up feeling loved, understood, and empowered.In this comprehensive and compassionate guide, Alexandra Hart, a dedicated psychiatrist with years of experience in supporting diverse fami...

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Report copyright infringementby Georgie Sheldon (Author)Mona or the secret of a royal mirror delves into the emotional complexities of identity and perception within a world shaped by wealth, gender expectations, and concealed truths. At its core, the novel questions the reliability of outward appearances and the cost of maintaining dignity when faced with economic vulnerability. The protagonist's social presence and allure mask deeper struggles tied to loss and financial uncertainty, illumin...

Petals: Unfurling a Life with Mental Illness

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Report copyright infringementby Marti Eicholz (Author)When Mary Turner entered the world, she was already her parents' least-favorite child. Filled with ambition but always seeming to be lacking some crucial skill, Mary left home immediately after graduating high school and set her sights on the endless horizon before her. Mary had had a difficult childhood; when she was young, her grandparents had died in a tragic accident that left the entire family--especially her father, Kenneth--shrouded...

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Report copyright infringementby Benedict De Spinoza (Author)The Ethics of Human Bondage or The Strength of the Emotions is a philosophical treatise by Benedict de Spinoza, a 17th-century Dutch philosopher. The book delves into the nature of human emotions and how they impact our lives. Spinoza argues that emotions are not inherently good or bad, but rather they are simply a natural part of human existence. He suggests that we should strive to understand our emotions and use reason to guide ou...

Leaving My Father's House: A Journey to Conscious Femininity

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Report copyright infringementby Marion Woodman (Author)The renowned analyst and author here provides deep insight into the process required to bring feminize wisdom to consciousness in a patriarchal culture--as struggle in which many women are more fully engaged today that ever before. Presenting the personal journeys of three wise women as maps, she points the way to the state of inner wholeness and balance she calls "conscious femininity."Author BiographyMarion Woodman is a Jungian analyst ...

Fowler On Matrimony: Or, Phrenology and Physiology, Applied to the Selectionof Suitable Companions for Life

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Report copyright infringementby Orson Squire Fowler (Author)"Fowler On Matrimony: Or, Phrenology and Physiology, Applied to the Selection of Suitable Companions for Life" offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century perspectives on marriage and compatibility. Orson Squire Fowler applies the principles of phrenology and physiology to guide readers in choosing appropriate life partners. This intriguing work delves into now-discredited scientific theories to explore the characteristics that co...

Emotionally Intelligent Parenting: How to Raise a Self-Disciplined, Responsible, Socially Skilled Child

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Report copyright infringementby Maurice J. Elias (Author), Steven E. Tobias (Author), Brian S. Friedlander (Author)Have you, as a parent, ever found yourself treating your children in a way you would never tolerate from someone else? The authors of Emotionally Intelligent Parenting call for a new Golden Rule: Do unto your children as you would have other people do unto your children. And most important, they show us how to live by it. Based upon extensive research, firsthand experience, and c...

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Report copyright infringementby Blanche C. Weill (Author)The book ""The Behavior Of Young Children Of The Same Family"" by Blanche C. Weill is a comprehensive study of the behavior patterns of young children within the same family. The book explores the dynamics of sibling relationships and the impact that birth order, gender, and family size have on the behavior of children. The author draws on her extensive research and clinical experience to provide a detailed analysis of the developmental...

Stop Being A Doormat for the Borderline or Narcissist: Rebuilding Your Identity and Self-Respect

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Report copyright infringementby Margalis Fjelstad (Author)STOP BEING A DOORMAT FOR THE BORDERLINE OR NARCISSIST: Rebuilding Your Identity and Self-Respect- Have you been caretaking a borderline or narcissistic family member for years?- Have you been in more than one relationship with a BP/NP?- Do you feel like you have lost your sense of identity and control over your life?- Are you chronically depressed, anxious, exhausted, and hopeless about this relationship ever getting any better?Caretak...

Finally Free: Heal from Narcissistic Abuse, Reclaim Your Identity and Self-Worth, Break the Trauma Bond, and Build a Life of Safety, Clarity, and True

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Report copyright infringementby Dr Leah Callahan (Author)Have you ever felt trapped in a relationship that left you questioning your reality, doubting your worth, and wondering how you lost yourself along the way?Have you struggled to move on even after the relationship ended, feeling pulled back by confusion, guilt, hope, or an emotional attachment you couldn't fully explain?If so, you may be recovering from narcissistic abuse.The effects of narcissistic relationships often extend far beyond...

Adult Autism Survival Playbook: Create Reliable Routines, Implement Communication Scripts, and Establish Boundaries Without Masking or Missing Social

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Report copyright infringementby Reese Hunter (Author)If you've already fought your way out of burnout, you know one thing for sure. Recovery is not the same as stability.You finally feel a little better and then real life shows up again. Before long, you're right back on the edge of exhaustion, wondering: How do I live like this without crashing again? This is the gap most books ignore.The Adult Autism Survival Playbook is the next step toward building a life that doesn't keep causing burnout...