The Wellbeing Collection Booklist At Hounslow Library Topics:
Overcoming anger and irritability: a selfhelp guide using cognitive behavioural techniques William Davies This self-help manual is for those who find that they are spoiling the lives of both themselves and those around them with their irritability and bad temper. It helps sufferers understand why bouts of anger occur, and what can be done to overcome them. Managing anger: simple steps to handling your temper Gael Lindenfield Simple Steps to deal positively with anger and frustration. Anger is a natural emotional response to threat, hurt, frustration or loss. As such, it's a healthy survival tool - `Letting off Steam' is a vital means of releasing a build-up of emotional pressure. But anger is also a dangerous force. Uncontrolled fury can lead to rash words, violence and destructiveness, while repressed rage can result in bitterness, stress, misery and guilt. Both extremes can seriously damage your health. In `Managing Anger', Gael Lindenfield clearly explains the effects of anger on our minds and bodies, and suggests ways of dealing both with our own anger and that of other people. When anger hurts: quieting the storm within Matthew Mckay This guide is aimed to help readers create personal intervention strategies for controlling their angry impulses. This new edition has been thoroughly revised & features practical exercises & lessons to help readers achieve an immediate & positive change in their lives.
Overcoming anxiety: a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques Helen Kennerley This book offers expert advice on managing the worries, fears and anxieties that can impair the quality of one's life. Each problem is discussed and explained, and there is a self-help guide for those who wish to tackle their difficulties alone. The anxiety & phobia workbook Edmund J Bourne This text provides help for sufferers of anxiety and phobic disorders. It offers the latest treatment strategies for the whole range of problems - panic disorder, agoraphobia, generalised anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder - with revisions that include information on medications and mindfulness training. Overcoming worry: a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques Kevin Meares Using established and proven CBT techniques, expert clinicians Kevin Meares and Mark Freeston help readers to understand that it is their propensity to worry, not the multitude of problems they worry about, that is the root of the problem.
You'll get over it: the rage of bereavement Virginia Ironside The death of a loved one is the most traumatic experience any of us face. No two people cope with it the same way: some cry while others remain dryeyed; some discover growth through pain, others find arid wastes; some feel angry, others feel numb. Virginia Ironside deals with this complicated and sensitive issue with great frankness and insight, drawing on other's people's accounts as well as her own experiences. On grief and grieving: finding the meaning of grief through the five stages of loss Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Completed shortly before her death, the author of 'On Death And Dying' teams up with David Kessler to provide a deeply empathetic and accessible guide for those in grief. Living with loss: a guide for the recently widowed Liz McNeil Taylor Drawing on personal experience, Liz McNeill Taylor has created a survival handbook for the widowed, showing how, over time, the healing process can be assisted, and how friends, organisations and resources can make life enjoyable again. An introduction to coping with grief Sue Morris Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but in some cases it can be devastating, preventing the bereaved from moving on with their life and affecting their relationships and work. This self-help guide offers an examination and explanation of the grieving process and offers strategies to help someone adjust to life without a loved one.
Silent grief: living in the wake of suicide Christopher Lukas This text provides insights into living in the wake of suicide and provides useful strategies and support for those affected by a suicide, as well as professionals in the field of psychology, social work and medicine.
Overcoming binge eating Christopher Fairburn Do you have a binge eating problem or know someone who does? This work provides all the information needed to understand binge eating and bring it under control Overcoming anorexia nervosa: a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques Chris Freeman This title provides a complete self-help recovery programme for the dangerous and wide-spread eating disorder anorexia nervosa. Getting better bit(e) by bit(e): a survival kit for sufferers of bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorders Ulrike Schmidt This self-help programme, which has been evaluated in a randomised controlled trial, provides detailed step-by-step advice for dealing with eating difficulties. Overcoming bulimia nervosa and bingeeating: a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques Peter J Cooper A source of information and understanding for sufferers as well as for those, such as family and friends, who need to develop a better understanding of the illness. It includes an account of the illness, an explanation of the nature of disturbances in eating habits and the problems they cause.
Overcoming depression and low mood: a five areas approach Chris Williams Building on the success of previous editions, 'Overcoming Depression and Low Mood' presents a series of self-help workbooks for use in self-assessing and managing depression and periods of low mood, with support from a health care professional. The centre cannot hold Elyn Saks Highly articulate and self-aware, Elyn Saks offers a moving insight into the world of a schizophrenic. This compelling account will bring hope to sufferers and understanding to all. Living with a black dog Matthew Johnstone From the author of the bestselling 'I Had a Black Dog', this is a touching and beautifully illustrated book, written for those who care for those suffering from depression.
Mood mapping: plot your way to emotional health and happiness Liz Miller Mood mapping simply involves plotting how you feel against your energy levels, to determine your current mood. Liz Miller then gives you the tools you need to lift your low mood, so improving your mental health and wellbeing. Overcoming mood swings: a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques Jan Scott This self-help manual for those who have experienced mood swings gives details on tried and tested techniques that will help people identify and manage their moods more effectively. Background information on depression and mania is also provided. Manage your mind: the mental fitness guide Gillian Butler This is a keep-fit guide to your mind. It provides practical, stepby-step advice on how you can use psychological techniques to improve relationships, reduce anxiety and depression, and in many other ways to get more out of your life. Mind over mood: change how you feel by changing the way you think Dennis Greenberger Written by two clinical psychologists, this manual shows you how to improve your life using cognitive therapy. Step-by-step worksheets teach you specific skills that have helped thousands of people conquer depression, panic attacks, anxiety, anger, guilt, and relationship problems
10 days to great self-esteem: 10 easy steps to brighten your moods and discovering the joy in everyday living David D Burns Using this work, readers can pinpoint and overcome the selfdefeating attitudes that rob them of happiness, productivity and intimacy. Self-esteem: simple steps to develop selfreliance and perseverance Gael Lindenfield In this practical guide, therapist Gael Lindenfield shares the keys to self-esteem that have brought dramatic improvement to the lives of thousands of her own clients. Through a series of confidence-building exercises, readers can learn to overcome doubts and fears and achieve self-fulfilment.
Understanding obsessions and compulsions: a self-help manual Frank Tallis Obsessions and compulsive behaviour are gradually being recognized as a problem for many thousands of people. Many sufferers feel reluctant to seek help from their doctor, but this book offers them a self-help guide. Overcoming obsessive compulsive disorder: a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques David Veale Therapists Dr David Veale and Robert Willson provide a step-bystep self-help approach to overcoming the condition, helping individuals to break free from the destructive cycle of obsessive behaviour and regain control of their lives. Overcoming compulsive gambling: a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques Alex Blaszczynski, Utilising cognitive behaviour techniques, this is a step-by-step recovery programme that will enable problem gamblers to address their compulsions. Using self-help techniques, bad habits can be replaced with healthy ones. Obsessive compulsive disorder: practical, tried-and-tested strategies to overcome OCD Frederick Toates The author of this self-help manual suffered and overcame obsessive compulsive disorder. He is uniquely equipped to write this second edition and describes a step-by-step method for conquering what is an extremely debilitating condition. Previous ed.: published as Obsessional thoughts and behaviour
Overcoming panic and agoraphobia: a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques Derrick Silove This volume presents a step-by-step treatment providing the skills to overcome and prevent panic attacks and associated agoraphobia. It emphasises the more practical and interactive elements, with a self-help program and monitoring sheets. Panic attacks: what they are, why they happen and what you can do about them Christine Ingham Drawing on her own personal experience of panic attacks, and those of others, Christine Ingham offers encouragement and help for a positive way forward. Understanding anxiety & panic attacks Kwame McKenzie Being unable to sleep is one of the most common health problems. This manual explains; how to ensure your bedroom encourages a good night's sleep, developing good pre-bedtime routines, establishing a new sleeping and waking pattern, how to deal with a racing mind, and dealing with special problems. Overcoming agoraphobia Melissa Murphy Agoraphobia is a common complication of anxiety disorder. This book covers the latest medical research and treatments, as well as practical issues such as work, benefits and disability badges. Topics include: symptoms and triggers; how to access help from your doctor, and medication; avoiding isolation - what to tell family, friends and colleagues; body matters - including nutrition, fitness and relaxation; complementary therapies; lifestyle changes; learning to relax; and, women's health and agoraphobia.
Life without panic attacks Nicola Quinn This outstanding self help manual is highly recommended for all sufferers of anxiety and panic attacks, as well as for their loved ones and professionals who treat anxiety sufferers. It is for individuals who suffer and professionals alike who treat sufferers.
Overcoming insomnia and sleep problems: a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques Colin Espie Being unable to sleep is one of the most common health problems. This manual explains; how to ensure your bedroom encourages a good night's sleep, developing good pre-bedtime routines, establishing a new sleeping and waking pattern, how to deal with a racing mind, and dealing with special problems.
Overcoming traumatic stress: a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques Claudia Herbert A self-help guide to using cognitive behavioural techniques to overcome traumatic stress, offering advice on understanding and managing traumatic stress reactions, with tips on how to let go and move on. Overcoming stress: a self-help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques Lee Brosan Dr Brosan uses established and developed ideas and demonstrates how to recognise what happens when we get stressed and how the way we think and behave can prolong it. She then looks at common sources of stress and describes how to make changes in how we think, feel and act in order to reduce the stress in our lives. Manage your stress for a happier life Terry Looker Free yourself from stress and learn how to regain calm and in control with this new and updated edition of a practical, popular and easy-to-follow guide.
After Trauma Feel gently comforted Learn to relax again Begin the recovery process Feel safer and calmer Accept hope is possible Absorb more positive coping strategies Be assertive Build your self esteem Find your assertive self Understand assertion is not aggression Think and behave in a naturally confident way Be comfortable with yourself and others Believe in yourself Before you fly, overcome fear of flying 1 Overcome your fear of flying Relax comfortably and calmly Look forward to your holiday Feel calm and confident in the lead up to the flight Be aware of inner feelings of reassurance and safety Take the flight in your stride and enjoy your journey Boost your confidence Enjoy relaxing calmly & deeply Let go of unhelpful negative beliefs Build your confidence and self esteem Become emotionally strong and positive Cope effectively with a wide range of situations in daily life Calm and control vocal tics and bodily twitches Relax comfortably and deeply Engaging power of mind and body Help maintain relaxed control of unwanted movements and sounds Express tension at appropriate times Build confidence and self esteem
Feeling low? Create yourself a brighter future Relax deeply Let go of tension and negativity Lift your mood Enjoy more optimistic perspective Cope with life s stresses and strains Feel more positive and light-hearted Build a brighter, more confident future Fly with confidence, overcome fear of flying 2 Relax comfortably and calmly Be talked through normal sounds and sensations Overcome old anxieties about flying Feel calm and confident during the flight Be aware of inner feelings of reassurance and safety Take everything in your stride and enjoy your journey Rest and Sleep First short track gives advice on sleep Rest deeply and comfortably Achieve a calm peaceful state of mind Accept calming, comforting, reassuring suggestions Be patient as sleep drifts over you Many people miss the end as they have drifted off to sleep! Lose weight Enjoy relaxing calmly and deeply Forget faddy diets that don t work Choose healthy eating and healthy life style Lose weight naturally Regularize your eating patterns Boost your self-esteem Overcome exam nerves Calms & overcomes exam nerves Teaches exam skills & strategies, Visualise taking exam with calm & control Triggers for calm & focus Builds confidence Pre-surgery and healing Relax comfortably and deeply Approach forthcoming surgery with a positive frame of mind Feel more prepared in both mind and body Accept suggestions to promote the body s own healing forces Experience a greater sense of well being Visualise a speedy recovery
Purely Relaxation Improve the quality of your life Learn the skills of relaxation Enjoy a deep state of peace and calm Accept suggestions for positivity and well being Drift off to sleep if it s bedtime or reorient to the room feeling refreshed and restored Relieve anxiety Relax comfortably and deeply Feel calm and reassured as you listen Let go of unwanted anxious feelings Feel calm, comfortable & confident Become emotionally strong Cope well with stresses and strains of everyday life. Revise and remember Calms, re-assures & encourages Improve concentration skills Absorb information more easily Visualise studying confidently and calmly Visualise recalling information Gives advice on study skills Self hypnosis Relax deeply and comfortably Learn powerful self hypnosis technique Give yourself the powerful suggestions you want Achieve your aims Personal, professional, social goals Visualise confident self in everyday life Stop smoking Make the decision to stop smoking Be proud of your decision Internalise perspective of a non-smoker Powerful long lasting suggestions Enjoy a healthy life Short daily booster track strengthens resolve
Stress relief Learn to relax comfortably and calmly Get things into proportion See things from a positive perspective Cope more easily, calmly and effectively Feel as though a weight has been lifted from your shoulders Take things in your stride Top tips for trainers, plus confident presentations Learn techniques to create interest Use your voice and body language Accept powerful suggestions for confidence Enjoy speaking in meetings, presenting or training Visualise presenting with ease and enthusiasm