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Author
Publisher
Da Capo Lifelong
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xiii, 236 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Get answers to your most common questions about mental health and mental illness--including anxiety, depression, bipolar and eating disorders, and more. [This book] walks readers through the most common questions about mental health and the process of getting help--from finding the best therapist to navigating harmful and toxic relationships and everything in between. In the same down-to-earth, friendly tone that makes her videos so popular, licensed...
Author
Pub. Date
1997
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
248 pages ; 17 cm
Language
English
Description
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...and It's All Small Stuff is an audiobook that tells you how to keep from letting the little things in life drive you crazy. In thoughtful and insightful language, author Richard Carlson reveals ways to calm down in the midst of your incredibly hurried, stress-filled life. You can learn to put things into perspective by making the small daily changes Dr. Carlson suggests, including advice such as "Choose your battles wisely";...
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
xv, 264 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Beyond ADHD weaves Emmersons personal story of his ADHD diagnosis, exploring along the way the latest medical, scientific and societal explanations and tools for managing and living with the condition. Including interviews with a number of experts at the forefront of next-generation ADHD diagnostics and treatment, he questions the cookie-cutter way ADHD is commonly diagnosed and treated. Suggesting that the list of symptoms often used to identify...
Author
Publisher
Zondervan Thrive
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
209 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"For anyone feeling stuck and looking to make sense of life, author and writing coach Allison Fallon shares a simple practice and proven method to reclaiming your narrative, increasing your emotional and spiritual health, and discovering more clarity and freedom in The Power of Writing It Down"--
Author
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
xxvi, 230 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
We are all vulnerable to addiction. Whether its a compulsion to constantly check social media, binge eating, smoking, excessive drinking, or any other behaviors, we may find ourselves uncontrollably repeating. Why are bad habits so hard to overcome? Is there a key to conquering the cravings we know are unhealthy for us?
Author
Publisher
Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
258 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"A practical guide to thriving at work, based on a popular course offered at the Standford Graduate School of Business"--Dust jacket flap.
"In todays workplace, the traditional boundaries between 'work' and 'personal' are neither realistic nor relevant. From millennials seeking employment in the sharing economy to Gen Xers telecommuting to Baby Boomers creating a meaningful second act, the line that separates who we are from the work we do is blurrier...
Author
Pub. Date
1999
Physical Desc
ix, 213 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Practical parenting ideas for kids from ages 13 to 19
Helping teenagers navigate the rocky years between childhood and adulthood has always been a parenting challenge-a challenge that has only grown more difficult in today's fast-paced society. Noted parenting author and psychologist James Windell knows teens. He interacts with them every day. In this book, he offers exercises and practical ideas on how parents can raise a well-adjusted teenager...
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
xiv, 203 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Through stories of her work with families, the author shows parents how making critical mindshifts-seeing their children's behaviors through a "new lens"--empowers them to solve their most vexing childrearing challenges. Claire Lerner offers a roadmap for implementing practical and proven solutions that are based in science and work in real life"--
Author
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Formats
Description
Building on the principles developed during her long career as a licensed marriage and family therapist, and addressing the chronic struggles of so many of her listeners and readers, Dr. Laura encourages "whiners" to reject negative thoughts, emotions, and attitudes; shift perspective; open up to gratitude and goodness; and embrace obligations to loved ones and the world in general.--From amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Gryphon House, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
v, 179 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Resource books often provide tips and tricks for managing challenging behaviors, but what happens when those tactics don't work? Most teachers give up. Push Past It! brings a raw, real, and at times funny approach to handling challenging behaviors and understanding why most behavior-management strategies don't work. Author Angela Searcy shares real-world examples, proven solutions, and new approaches to overcoming classroom disruptions using her PUSH...
Author
Publisher
ASCD
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
ix, 179 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Whether students leave the classroom confident and goal-directed or frustrated and aimless depends on our ability to do two things: diagnose their needs and deliver support. This challenge can be daunting when students come to school with weak vocabulary, poor planning and organization skills, and problems with memory, impulse control, and attention span. Causes & Cures reveals new neurological research about the root causes of these obstacles and...
34) Just between us
Author
Pub. Date
1980
Physical Desc
116 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
An incurable gossip tries to learn how to keep secrets to herself Sometimes Cass just can't help herself. Tell her something personal, even something embarrassing, and before you know it, the whole school will have heard. It's not that Cass doesn't want to keep secrets-she just doesn't know how. After her bad habit lands her in a fight with one of her friends, Cass asks her family for help. Mom proposes a psychological experiment. Every time Cass...
Author
Pub. Date
1997
Lexile measure
1640L
Physical Desc
x, 226 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
The author compares the current "temperance "movements (against drugs, smoking, alcohol, teen pregnancy, pornography, fatty foods, and even politically incorrect language) with similar movements in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The book addresses why the new campaigns emerged after the supposed freer days of the 1960s, and why these issues are popular in America.
Author
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
ix,168 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"If you have depression, lack motivation, or just feel down in the dumps, you know that something in your life needs to change. And while change can seem hard or overwhelming, there are simple actions you can take every day to improve your mood and jump-start your joy. Whether it's going for a walk instead of watching TV or simply talking with a friend, over time, these seemingly small activities will actually change your brain and shape the way you...
39) Non-punitive school discipline: relational practices to help students overcome problem behaviors
Author
Publisher
Teachers College Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
xiii, 154 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
When educators are challenged to address problem student behaviors, the question in their minds should never be "What's the right punishment?" Instead, this book describes the benefits to both teachers and students of using a relational discipline approach. The author draws on deep experiences as a teacher, coach, and school principal to show how discipline done right can help students to grow in self-management and responsibility. Frank shares guidelines...
Author
Publisher
Non-Duality Press, an imprint of New Harbinger Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
xvi, 188 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Natural Rest for Addiction is Scott Kiloby's book employing his unique perspective on recovering from addiction. Thoughts tell us that the present moment is lacking, and other thoughts lead us towards addictive substances and activities that provide only temporary relief from the uncomfortable emotions and sensations that we are trying to avoid. It stands to reason that if addiction is primarily a thinking problem, then more thinking won't help....