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You're not broken. You're neurodivergent—and you're not alone. More adults than ever are discovering they have ADHD, autism, dyslexia, OCD, and other forms of neurodivergence—often after years of feeling “off,” misunderstood, or exhausted from trying to fit in. Neurodivergent Adults: Thriving with ADHD, Autism, and More in a Neurotypical World is a practical, compassionate guide to understanding your brain, breaking free from shame, and building a life that truly works for you. Written by psychotherapist and fellow neurodivergent Richard L. Travis, this book is packed with real-life...

What do we really want in bed—and why are we so afraid to ask for it? In this groundbreaking and compassionate guide, psychotherapist Dr. Richard L. Travis invites readers into the most intimate corners of human connection: where desire, vulnerability, identity, and pleasure meet. Drawing from decades of clinical experience, real-life stories, and the latest research, What We Really Want in Bed helps men, women, and couples navigate the complex emotional and psychological terrain of sex in today’s world. Whether you're single, married, healing from shame, exploring new identities, or ...

Anger is a message. Are you ready to hear what your child is really trying to say? Whether it shows up as yelling, shutting down, eye-rolling, or refusal to engage, anger in teens and pre-teens is more than just a behavior problem—it's a form of communication. And behind it is often a child who feels overwhelmed, misunderstood, or powerless. In this compassionate and practical guide, psychologist Dr. Richard L. Travis helps parents move beyond punishment and power struggles to understand the root of their child’s anger. With real-life examples, updated research, and easy-to-apply tools,...

Are you constantly seeking approval from others, struggling to feel truly worthy without external validation? Do you find yourself trapped in a cycle of self-doubt, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion from trying to please everyone around you? In "Validation Addiction: Please Make Me Feel Worthy," psychotherapist Dr. Richard L. Travis offers profound insights into the phenomenon of validation addiction—a compulsive need for external approval that masks deeper emotional wounds. With compassion and clarity, Dr. Travis helps you understand the roots of this condition, recognize the patterns ...

Are you stuck in a cycle of revenge, resentment, and emotional exhaustion? This book will help you break free. In The Toxic Effects of Vengeance on the Brain, Dr. Richard L. Travis—a psychotherapist and educator with over four decades of clinical experience—explores how vengeance hijacks your brain, poisons your body, and keeps you locked in pain long after the offense is over. Combining neuroscience, real-life stories, and therapeutic wisdom, this compassionate and practical guide offers you a way out. You’ll discover: ✔ Why revenge feels addictive—and how your brain responds to ...

The Shadow Self: Healing What We Hide by Dr. Richard L. Travis explores the profound yet often hidden aspects of our personalities known as the Shadow. Drawing from Jungian psychology, emotional integration techniques, and holistic healing practices, this book provides readers with practical guidance on uncovering, understanding, and integrating their Shadow self. Dr. Travis illuminates how unaddressed emotions, repressed experiences, and ignored personal truths influence our lives, relationships, and sense of self-worth. Through compassionate insight, real-life examples, and actionable ...

The Empathy Deficit: Rebuilding Human Connection in an Angry, Divided World By Dr. Richard L. Travis In a culture fueled by outrage, echo chambers, and digital disconnection, one essential human trait is quietly vanishing: empathy. In The Empathy Deficit, psychotherapist Dr. Richard L. Travis offers a compelling guide to understanding why empathy is breaking down—and how to bring it back. Blending science, storytelling, and practical tools, this book helps readers rediscover the courage to listen, repair, and connect in a divided world. Whether you're a parent, educator, partner, leader, ...

Aging in the Digital Era: Empowering Seniors in a Rapidly Changing World is your practical, encouraging guide to thriving in today's fast-moving technology landscape. Written with warmth, humor, and wisdom, this book offers real-world solutions to help seniors connect, create, and stay safe online—without feeling overwhelmed or left behind. Inside, you'll discover how to: Master essential digital skills like email, video calling, and safe internet browsing Protect yourself from online scams, frauds, and identity theft Build rich social connections through Facebook, Zoom, and virtual ...

Can a gay man find a friend to trust? Can he find a date, or even a partner? Are there healthy gay relationships out there? Are most gay men only partiers and not really emotionally available? What about trans men, bisexuals, and gender fluid people? Gays are entitled to have good, healthy friendships and good healthy relationships. Many gay men have felt they have been perceived as "damaged goods" and therefore act out in self-abusive ways by choosing inappropriate or emotionally unavailable men to date or befriend. This book helps identify personality characteristics or behaviors that get...

La juventud de hoy está más “conectada” que nunca… y, sin embargo, muchos se sienten abrumadoramente solos. Juventud Desconectada: Cómo abordar la crisis de salud mental en adolescentes y adultos jóvenes profundiza en el aislamiento emocional, social y digital que afecta a toda una generación. Esta guía enfocada en soluciones combina poderosas historias reales, pasos prácticos y la investigación más reciente para empoderar a familias, educadores, líderes comunitarios y a los propios jóvenes. Descubre estrategias comprobadas para reconstruir la conexión, fomentar la ...

Tragedy, Trauma, and Loss in Teens and Pre-Teens: Healing the Emotional Wounds In today’s complex world, teens and pre-teens are facing unprecedented challenges—ranging from school violence and bullying to social media pressure, family instability, and personal loss. This updated and compassionate guide by Dr. Richard L. Travis offers parents, guardians, and educators a roadmap to understanding how young people experience trauma and how to support their emotional healing. With real-life examples, up-to-date research, YouTube and TED Talk links, and practical tools, this book explores: ...

Digital Detox: Break Free, Focus More, Live Better Are you always online—but rarely present? Constantly plugged in—but quietly burned out? You’re not alone. In a world wired for distraction, Digital Detox offers a practical and inspiring roadmap back to clarity, creativity, and connection. Whether you're scrolling through social media late at night, overwhelmed by work emails, or watching your kids disappear into their devices, this book delivers the tools you need to unplug from tech—and plug back into life. With personal stories, neuroscience-backed insights, and powerful tools ...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your teen or preteen’s ADHD symptoms? "Overcoming ADHD in Teens and Pre-Teens: A Parent's Guide" is your ultimate roadmap for understanding and managing ADHD effectively. Written by Dr. Richard L. Travis, this updated and expanded edition equips parents with clear, practical strategies tailored specifically for teens and pre-teens. Inside, you'll discover: The latest research on ADHD, explained in parent-friendly terms. Proven techniques for improving attention, organization, and impulse control. Real-life scenarios and success stories from parents and teens...

Journey Within: Healing Through Guided Imagery by Dr. Richard L. Travis Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. Begin your journey to healing, renewal, and inner peace. In a world filled with noise and stress, Journey Within: Healing Through Guided Imagery offers a gentle, powerful path to emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Dr. Richard L. Travis, a seasoned therapist and teacher, invites you into carefully crafted guided journeys — pathways designed to awaken your natural healing abilities, reduce anxiety, ease emotional pain, and help you reconnect with your inner strength. ...

Friendship isn’t effortless—but it’s essential. In Friendships Need Work, Too, Dr. Richard L. Travis invites readers to rethink how we show up for the people who matter most—friends, siblings, even family members who could become friends again. Whether your relationships have quietly drifted, ruptured with hurt, or simply feel stuck, this compassionate guide offers a path toward reconnection, repair, and deeper belonging. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Reconnect with friends you’ve lost touch with Navigate conflict and awkward silences Maintain closeness in busy seasons of life ...

This book follows several gay men in a book club over many years of reading spiritual and psycho-spiritual books. In their search for peace and love in this world, they followed many authors and many of the books that they studied and read are discussed within. Also, a brief history of homosexuality in the world and the history of homosexuality in religions across the world are contained within this e-book. Many of the books had a great impact on the lives of the gay men in this book club, and some of the key points to these books can be found within.

Aging from the Inside Out is your compassionate, science-backed guide to understanding and navigating the natural changes that come with aging—without fear, shame, or confusing jargon. Written by trusted therapist and educator Dr. Richard L. Travis, this book offers a chapter-by-chapter look at how your body, mind, and lifestyle evolve through your 50s, 60s, and 70s—and what you can do to stay strong, confident, and connected every step of the way. From your skin and hair to your vision, joints, internal organs, and even your sex life, this book explores each system of the aging body ...

Breaking the Silence: LGBTQ+ Addiction, Recovery, and Hope is a compassionate and comprehensive guide to understanding addiction through an LGBTQ+ lens. Drawing on current research, real-life stories, and culturally competent practices, this book explores the unique challenges queer individuals face—including trauma, shame, family rejection, and internalized stigma—and how these often fuel addiction. You'll find affirming approaches to treatment, insights on co-occurring disorders, guidance for finding safe recovery spaces, and healing tools such as journaling, mindfulness, and ...

¿Sientes que el rencor te consume? ¿Te cuesta dejar atrás una traición o una herida emocional profunda? Este libro es tu guía para sanar, liberarte y reclamar tu paz interior. En Los Efectos Tóxicos de la Venganza, el psicoterapeuta y autor Dr. Richard L. Travis explora cómo el deseo de venganza afecta tu cerebro, tus relaciones y tu bienestar físico. A través de historias reales, herramientas prácticas y ejercicios transformadores, aprenderás a: ✅ Identificar los patrones de resentimiento que te frenan ✅ Comprender cómo la venganza impacta tu salud mental y física ✅ ...

Adicción a la Validación: Por favor, hazme sentir digno ¿Te sientes atrapado en la necesidad constante de aprobación? ¿Tu autoestima depende de los “me gusta”, los cumplidos o la validación externa? Este libro es para ti. En Adicción a la Validación, el Dr. Richard L. Travis, reconocido psicoterapeuta y autor de más de treinta libros, explora la raíz emocional de la búsqueda desesperada de reconocimiento y aceptación. Con ejemplos reales, ejercicios prácticos, y reflexiones profundas, este libro te ayudará a: Comprender cómo la infancia, las relaciones y la cultura ...