Stress Grief

Have you been traumatized by infidelity? The phrase "broken heart" belies the real trauma behind the all-too-common occurrence of infidelity. Psychologist Dennis Ortman likens the psychological aftermath of sexual betrayal to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in its origin and symptoms...

The follow-up to celebrated grief expert, neuroscientist, and psychologist Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor’s The Grieving Brain focuses on the impact of grief—and life’s other major stressors—on the human body. Coping with death and grief is one of the most painful human experiences. While...

Nearly half of US citizens over the age of 85 are suffering from some kind of dementia and require care. Loving Someone Who Has Dementia is a new kind of caregiving book. It's not about the usual techniques, but about how to manage on-going stress and grief. The book is for caregivers, family members, friends, and neighbors, as well as educators and professionals - anyone touched by the epidemic of dementia. Dr. Boss helps caregivers find hope in "ambiguous loss" - having a loved one both here and not here, physically present but psychologically absent.

The New York Times bestselling author of Chase the Lion reveals seven powerful habits that can help you tackle God-sized goals by turning yesterday’s regrets and tomorrow’s anxieties into fuel for a better today. “This book will change the trajectory of your life.”—John Maxwell, #1 New...

Recovering from Emotional Collapse: A Holistic Approach to Healing When you feel like you're coming apart, this book offers a compassionate and comprehensive guide to rebuilding your life. Emotional collapse, characterized by overwhelming stress, fatigue, and a profound sense of being unable to cope, can leave individuals feeling lost and hopeless. However, recovery is possible through a multi-faceted approach that addresses mental, emotional, and physical well-being. In this book, you'll discover: - The science behind stress and its impact on the mind, body, and emotions, helping you ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many of us haunted by feelings of anxiety, despair, and even anger. In this audiobook, pioneering therapist Pauline Boss identifies these vague feelings of distress as caused by ambiguous loss, losses that remain unclear and hard to pin down, and thus have no closure. Collectively the world is grieving as the pandemic continues to change our everyday lives.

We are all touched at some point by the dark emotions of grief, fear, or despair. In an age of global threat, these emotions have become widespread and overwhelming. While conventional wisdom warns us of the harmful effects of "negative" emotions, this revolutionary book offers a more hopeful view: there is a redemptive power in our worst feelings. Seasoned psychotherapist Miriam Greenspan argues that it's the avoidance and denial of the dark emotions that results in the escalating psychological disorders of our time.

"A gift to coaches indeed...Margl applies the Enneagram personality model in helping coaches own and understand our particular biases and how they can affect our work with clients." —Margaret Moore, MBA, aka Coach Meg, Founder/CEO, Wellcoaches Corporation, Founder/Chair, Institute of Coaching Witnessing Grief by Holly Margl is a timely and vital book for coaches and other helping professionals who face conversations with their clients daily that veer into grief, loss, and trauma, particularly now in this pandemic era. Sadly, coaches, counselors, and therapists sometimes say unhelpful or ...

Suicide rates among Army soldiers increased 80 percent between 2004 and 2008, according to a recent report published in Injury Prevention. In the last several years, the number of soldiers returning from the Middle East with mental and physical wounds has continued to climb. According to Dr. Simon Rego, a supervising psychologist at Montefiore Medical Center, "Unlike any other time in history, U.S. military suicide rates now appear to have surpassed those among comparable civilian populations. It is therefore critical that we address this emerging public-health problem."

A top expert on human trauma argues that we vastly overestimate how common PTSD is and fail to recognize how resilient people really are After 9/11, mental health professionals flocked to New York to handle what everyone assumed would be a flood of trauma cases. Oddly...

This second edition of The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction will help you identify the root of your addictive behaviors while providing healthy coping strategies to deal with the stress, anxiety, and depression that can come from experiencing a loss.

Losing a loved one is an experience that touches every aspect of our being—emotional, physical, and spiritual. The journey through grief is deeply personal and often overwhelming, leaving many feeling isolated and unsure of how to move forward. The purpose of this book is to serve as a compassionate companion during this challenging time.

Healing the Deepest Wounds is the go-to resource for those who accompany a woman or a man in the process of healing from the wounds of abortion. For those hoping to support someone who suffers from the wounds of abortion, this book offers practical insights for both emotional and spiritual healing. It is especially helpful for priests, pastors and counselors. “What impressed me most about Fr. Cameron’s work is his reminder to women and men involved in the abortion of their child that they are called to holiness. There is hope for them. This work is written with compassion and mercy, ...

Do you often regret the past and worry about the future? You are not alone. We live in a world of persistent noise – physical, emotional, and mental noise. Every hour, we are subjected to thousands of stimuli, positive and negative. And most of these are internally-generated. We are no longer free! The external stimuli are even more and just as impactful. Daily, most people face an unending stream of other people’s actions, opinions, and thoughts. There is absolutely no filter or respite for the mind of the average man. In social media, we have a constant source of unending triggers for...

Contrary to what many people believe, we can recover from emotional trauma relatively quickly and completely on our own. Keep Pain in the Past explains a process that allows you to do most, if not all, of the recovery on your own. It will teach you the critical skill of treating psychological wounds and help you identify and face this pain and find closure on your own. Use Dr. Chris Cortman's easy-to-master method to remember, feel, express, release, and reframe the trauma that has been haunting you for years.

Treating Traumatic Loss starts with an introduction to traumatic loss and the GRIEF approach model, then guides you, step by step, through treatment planning—from conducting a thorough assessment of symptoms informed by a multicultural lens, to selecting modules for intervention.

When the world around you turns dark, tap into the light. If you’re having a hard time finding that light, facing trauma and division, or want to send healing vibes to a friend, the inspired, easy-to-do spells of Light Magic for Dark Times can assist. Luna Luna magazine’s Lisa Marie Basile...

Are you interested in essential oils, but don't know where to start? Are you confused about which essential oils to use for what? Be confused no more! This book is for you! This is an easy-to-use guide to get the most out of your essential oils. Essential oils hold great wellness benefits. Kathy Heshelow makes it easy for beginners or dabblers in aromatherapy to walk away with a good understanding of how to USE THIS FOR THAT. You'll get great info, recipes, applications and tips to keep you and your family well.

Psychotherapist and author of Already Enough, Lisa Olivera blends her own personal experience of living with depression with therapeutic wisdom in a moving exploration of the emotional pain each of us lives with to offer readers guidance on holding the ache alongside the beauty Emotional pain...

Though stress is an inseparable part of our lives, we can easily manage it using simple strategies and techniques. All we need is the willingness to learn these techniques and the ability to take action. Effective stress management is critical to your physical, psychological, and emotional health. It's vital to your overall well-being. This book will show you how to start managing your issues and get relief immediately.