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This book explores the underlying nature of the Seven Deadly Sins, their neuroscientific and psychological basis, their origin in our genes, and how certain medical disorders may give rise to them. We meet individuals whose physical and psychological conditions have given rise to these sins, where brain injury or psychological experiences have given rise to “immoral” actions, how illness has simply exposed what lies within us. We see how the origins of the definition of these traits as sins lie in evolutionary imperatives to preserve the tribe, to ensure the wellbeing of our societies.

This is a discussion of the transformation of drug use (especially morphine and cocaine, which was once commonly available in any chemist's shop) into a national menace. It revolves around the death of Billie Carleton, a West End musical actress, in 1918. Its cast of characters includes Brilliant Chang, a Chinese restaurant proprietor and Edgar Manning, a jazz drummer from Jamaica. They were eventually identified as the villains of the affair and invested with a highly charged sexual menace.

This poetic guide from Indigenous scholar Yuria Celidwen is a first-of-its-kind book, offering a beautiful gathering of the wisdom, traditions, and practices that bridge Indigenous and Western sciences, knowledges, and ways to address our collective aspiration for health, wellness, justice, and equity for collective, sustainable flourishing.

ولما نظر علماء النفس إلى الإنسان، وجدوا مرضا واحدا عندما يُصاب به البشر يُفقدهم جمال روحهم، ويلغي سعادة نفوسهم، ويوقف فكر عقولهم، ويمنع بسمة شفاههم، ويطفئ نور وجوههم، فلا تجد أي حياة في وجه من أصيب به، إنه الاكتئاب، وهو ثقب النفس الأسود.

This book is meant to be a starting guide to understanding and managing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a condition that affects millions of people, not just military veterans. Whether caused by combat, abuse, accidents, or other forms of trauma, PTSD can profoundly impact daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. The purpose of this book is to provide practical insights into what PTSD is, how it affects individuals, and the steps one can take toward healing.

Anxiety in relationships can manifest itself in many ways, including social anxiety, panic attacks, depression, negative thinking, jealousy, and attachment issues. If these issues are left untreated, anxiety in relationships can lead to separation or divorce. Welcome to your roadmap to a better relationship!

Immer mehr Menschen leiden unter chronischen psychischen Erkrankungen, und dennoch: Wer nicht »normal funktioniert«, stößt auf Unverständnis und muss hart um Anerkennung kämpfen. Kea von Garnier begibt sich schon mit zwölf Jahren das erste Mal in eine Therapie. Depressionen und Angststörungen machen ihr das Leben schwer. Doch sie lernt, sich gegen die dunklen Tage zu behaupten und mit ihnen zu leben. Und sie zeigt, wie man als junger Mensch, der das Leben noch vor sich hat, trotz der Diagnose »psychisch krank« seinen Weg finden kann. Mit ihren Texten macht sie vielen Menschen Mut.

Un libro revelador que nos explica la influencia del miedo en nuestra salud física y que nos enseña cómo aprender a controlarlo para disfrutar de una vida mejor. David Ponce nos guía por el complejo laberinto de nuestras emociones, mostrándonos cómo aquello que sentimos puede ser tanto un veneno como un remedio para nuestro cuerpo. Ponce nos descubre cómo el miedo puede reconfigurarse para sanar heridas profundas, compartiendo no solo teorías científicas, tratamientos innovadores y consejos prácticos que nos ayudan a mejorar la calidad de vida, sino también su experiencia.

Are you haunted by your past, trapped in an endless cycle of fear and anxiety? Does trauma control your life, ruining relationships and derailing dreams? This engaging audiobook offers a path to break free, providing practical tools and advice for holistic healing. Trauma's effects can shatter your sense of stability, but you have the power to turn pain into strength. Why not transform your suffering into personal growth?

Hágase con el conocimiento y las estrategias necesarias para prosperar con el trastorno bipolar. Incluso si ha probado otros enfoques sin éxito, este libro le ofrece nuevas perspectivas y consejos prácticos que pueden marcar una verdadera diferencia. Tanto si le acaban de diagnosticar el trastorno bipolar como si lleva años viviendo con él, las ideas y herramientas que se ofrecen le ayudarán a tomar las riendas de su vida.

Introduction to Mindfulness is your essential guide to living a life filled with awareness, clarity, and calm. Whether you're new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, this book offers practical tools and insights to help you embrace the present moment and navigate daily life with greater ease.

Um programa de 21 dias, comprovado cientificamente, para curar sua relação com a comida e com seu corpo. Sem dietas, sem restrições, usando o cérebro como aliado. Quem tem dificuldade com excessos alimentares sabe como é se sentir culpado e fora de controle. E as razões para o descontrole são muitas: desejo, hábito, tédio, estresse, ansiedade ou o simples fato de haver uma caixa de bombons à vista. A fome fica em segundo plano diante de tantas sensações. Perdemos o contato com nosso corpo e não sabemos se o que sentimos é fome ou se estamos apenas engolindo nossas emoções.

Dieser Leitfaden zur positiven Psychologie ist Dein Kompass und Dein Werkzeugkasten auf dem Weg zu einem strahlenden und erfüllten Leben. Er bietet Dir eine Fülle von Strategien, Einsichten und praktischen Übungen, um Depression und Burnout zu überwinden und ein glücklicheres, gesünderes Leben zu führen. Die positive Psychologie beschäftigt sich nicht nur mit der Heilung von psychischen Leiden, sondern auch mit der Förderung von Wohlbefinden und Erfüllung. Sie hilft Dir, Deine Stärken zu entdecken, positive Emotionen zu kultivieren und ein sinnvolles Leben zu führen.

Set against the controversial history of genetic research into autism, from the Spectrum 10k study led by Professor Simon Baron-Cohen to the legacy of the Andrew Wakefield MMR scandal, this book explores the ways in which autistic people have been let down by science and what needs to be done to build more effective partnerships in the future. Selling Out the Spectrum takes a thorough, balanced deep-dive into the issues surrounding the relationship between science and the autistic community, can explores how past damage can be effectively and meaningfully repaired.

En este libro, Thom Hartmann explica que las personas con TDAH no son anormales, desordenadas o disfuncionales, sino simplemente “cazadores en un mundo de agricultores”. A menudo muy creativos y resueltos en la búsqueda de un objetivo elegido por ellos mismos, las personas con síntomas de TDAH poseen un conjunto de habilidades mentales únicas, las cuales les habrían permitido prosperar en una sociedad de cazadores-recolectores.

I continue to be a student of The Language of Recovery and agree with the Greek philosopher Heraclitus who said, “No man ever steps into the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he is not the same man.” Change is the only constant in life, and each new experience we should be treated with compete awareness, curiosity and full engagement. This being the case, I have rethought the order of the key strategies presented in the original edition.

Brave Love 365 is a daily book that meets you right where you are and provides you with supportive bite-sized pieces of knowledge, information, and thought-provoking prompts. Erika Nelson is a licensed counselor, narcissistic relationship expert, and a survivor of abuse. Using her personal and professional knowledge and experience, she takes you on a sacred year-long journey in this impactful self-help book.

A Buddhist psychotherapist uses her understanding of suffering to confront her own trauma history, as she comes to terms with the truth of what happened to her in childhood. Trauma survivors and people who live with disability will find refuge in this audiobook.

Missing Pieces is a true story about the effects of leaving trauma unhealed and finding the courage to fight for your life. At five-years-old, author Andi Hunt was changed forever. It would take three decades to understand why she struggled constantly with the darkness that had entered her world at such a young and vulnerable age.

Die ungarische Psychologin Noémi Orvos-Tóth klärt in ihrem Ratgeber den Einfluss alter Familienkonflikte auf unsere Psyche. Tiefe Traumata, Lieblosigkeit und festgefahrene Verhaltensmuster werden von Generation zu Generation weitergegeben. Solange wir die Auseinandersetzung mit unserem familiären Erbe aufschieben, geben wir die negativen Muster von Schmerz und Misstrauen unbewusst an unsere Kinder weiter. Aber was sind diese Muster genau? Wo sind sie zu finden? Wie können sie durchbrochen werden?