Geistige Gesundheit

Alicia Juarrero argues that a mistaken, 350-year-old model of cause and explanation--one that takes all causes to be of the push-pull, efficient cause sort, and all explanation to be prooflike--underlies contemporary theories of action.

Historians have long puzzled over the apparent mental instability of great and terrible leaders alike: Napoleon, Lincoln, Churchill, Hitler, and others. This title offers a myth-shattering exploration of the powerful connections between mental illness and leadership.

A brilliant book by Nobel Prize winner Eric R. Kandel, The Age of Insight takes us to Vienna 1900, where leaders in science, medicine, and art began a revolution that changed forever how we think about the human mind-our conscious and unconscious thoughts and emotions-and how mind and brain relate to art. At the turn of the century, Vienna was the cultural capital of Europe. Artists and scientists met in glittering salons, where they freely exchanged ideas that led to revolutionary breakthroughs in psychology, brain science, literature, and art. Kandel takes us into the world of Vienna to trace, in rich and rewarding detail, the ideas and advances made then, and their enduring influence today. The Vienna School of Medicine led the way with its realization that truth lies hidden beneath the surface. That principle infused Viennese culture and strongly influenced the other pioneers of Vienna 1900. Sigmund Freud shocked the world with his insights into how our everyday unconscious aggressive and erotic desires are repressed and disguised in symbols, dreams, and behavior. Arthur Schnitzler revealed women's unconscious sexuality in his novels through his innovative use of the interior monologue. Gustav Klimt, Oscar Kokoschka, and Egon Schiele created startlingly evocative and honest portraits that expressed unconscious lust, desire, anxiety, and the fear of death. Kandel tells the story of how these pioneers-Freud, Schnitzler, Klimt, Kokoschka, and Schiele-inspired by the Vienna School of Medicine, in turn influenced the founders of the Vienna School of Art History to ask pivotal questions such as What does the viewer bring to a work of art? How does the beholder respond to it? These questions prompted new and ongoing discoveries in psychology and brain biology, leading to revelations about how we see and perceive, how we think and feel, and how we respond to and create works of art. Kandel, one of the leading scientific thinkers of our time, places these five innovators in the context of today's cutting-edge science and gives us a new understanding of the modernist art of Klimt, Kokoschka, and Schiele, as well as the school of thought of Freud and Schnitzler. Reinvigorating the intellectual enquiry that began in Vienna 1900, The Age of Insight is a wonderfully written, superbly researched, and beautifully illustrated book that also provides a foundation for future work in neuroscience and the humanities. It is an extraordinary book from an international leader in neuroscience and intellectual history.

Explains how empathy develops, why it is essential for our development into healthy adults, and how it is threatened in the modern world. This title shows that compassion underlies the qualities that make society work - trust, altruism, collaboration, love, charity-and how difficulties related to empathy are key factors in social problems.

How does the situation we're in influence the way we behave and think? Professors Ross and Nisbett eloquently argue that the context we find ourselves in substantially affects our behaviour in this timely reissue of one of social psychology's classic textbooks.

NEW Arthritis Cure is a groundbreaking book written by Dr Bruce Fife, published by Piccadilly Books, U.S., in 2009. As a leading authority in health and wellness, Dr Fife delves into a revolutionary approach to arthritis treatment and prevention. The book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand arthritis better and explore natural methods that can help manage or even cure the condition. Written in English, this book is a valuable addition to the health and wellness genre. Don't miss out on this remarkable work published by Piccadilly Books, U.S.

"The cover of What Do You Want from Me? should be stamped read before proceeding down the aisle."-O, The Oprah Magazine

Looking at expectations, motivations, working conditions and more, Hendrickx explores the reasons why work doesn't work for many people with Asperger Syndrome and how to resolve these issues. Featuring personal stories from those with AS, the book highlights successful scenarios and provides suggestions for employers and those in search of work.

This is a guide for those caring for or supporting an adult with AS. It will help them understand the condition and the difficulties it may cause so that they can offer support. Practical strategies are offered to combat problems that may arise, and common issues that specifically occur with individuals diagnosed later in life are addressed.

A companion to the bestselling IQ and Psychometric Tests, this workbook provides even more practice questions but this time with explanations to the answers and additional support material.

Well-known for his articulation of the 'shadow side' of human individuality and culture, C G Jung wrote a great deal about the question of evil throughout his life. This title views the question of moral choice within the framework of his ideas about archetypes and discussions about moral choices, conscience, and continual ethical reflection.

Providing information on epilepsy, this book looks at treatment options, lifestyle choices, and ways of living well. This comprehensive guide offers alternative treatments to replace and to complement traditional therapies and advice to find the right health practitioner for you.

A fascinating account of how promoters of multi-billion dollar megaprojects systematically and self-servingly misinform parliaments, the public and the media in order to get projects approved and built. The authors not only explore problems but also suggest practical solutions drawing on theory and evidence from the hundreds of projects studied.

"Wild Nights cuts through the illusions of modern spirituality into the depth of life before God. Impure, soaked with all bodily liquids, pierced by clear recognition of death, wide opened with the power of love-living as love-in any moment of daily life. If you do not choose to be a hermit, if you want to practice awakening within relationships, in the realm where sex and death are such powerful momentums-you'd better read this book, and not only once."-Rabbi Ohad Ezrahi, author of Paths of EmpowermentMeet Mykonos, both scurrilous madman and the voice of truth. Wild Nights presents David Deida's remarkable account of his days with the unconventional teacher who revealed to him the deeper wisdom of the erotic path to the divine.From our very first encounter to the "burden of bliss" that is his parting gift, Mykonos challenges our understanding of what makes a spiritual life. Brutally candid, he offers his teaching to anyone ready to listen, with an uncanny ability to see into the hearts and minds of his students better than they can their own. Charged with provocative scenes of unbridled passion and play, Wild Nights explodes with spiritual insights into our choice to "open as love, or close and suffer"; yogic sexual techniques including circular breathing and expanding feeling beyond the self and into the heart of a lover; and why, for some, full sexual expression is a requirement of spiritual maturation.For its honest depiction of the spiritual teacher and student relationship-and the questions it demands we ask about our own sexuality-Wild Nights proclaims David Deida a guiding light in the often cloudy realm of sex and spirit.

Addresses your concerns about dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly known as multiple personality disorder. This book aims to serve as a bridge for communication between the dissociative individual and therapists, family, and friends who also have to learn to deal with the effects of this disorder.

You have a genie that will grant your wishes. But, your genie will not grant wishes simply by rubbing a lamp or uncorking a magical bottle. The genie is your subconscious mind, and you must know how to it works and how to use it before it will be your powerful servant. This book is your instruction manual.The Genie Within is not "feel-good" stories and "have-faith" platitudes. This book explains in layman terms how to use your magnificent, powerful subconscious mind. It explains how your subconscious mind works, the laws it obeys, and ten proven methods for using it easily and effortlessly. One lesson even gives you four ways to communicate with your subconscious mind and an explanation of why talking to it and making it your best friend are important. Once you have this information, you can use your genie to achieve goals, be more creative, change undesirable traits, and improve your health.

SELV MOR(D) er en skræmmende og tankevækkende beretning om overgreb, der ikke endte, selv da et liv sluttede. SELV MOR(D) er skrevet i kærlighed til min enæggede tvillingesøster Bettina (kaldet Tina). I min sorgbearbejdningsproces, som startede mange år efter Tinas død, skulle jeg erfare, at vi som enæggede tvillinger var forbundet i UBETINGET KÆRLIGHED. Det var tydeligt Tinas ønske, at jeg skulle skrive vores historie via denne bog, hvilket gav dyb mening. Tina og jeg bar begge på CHOK & TRAUMER, som vi ulykkeligvis blev udsat for af en narcissistisk mor i vores tidlige opvækst. Det fik store KONSEKVENSER for os begge, men på hver vores måde. Vi manglede begge ET BEVIDST NÆRVÆR, ikke blot fra vores mor, men også i det etablerede system. Som efterladt, enægget tvilling stod jeg tilbage med en halv bevidsthed. En skræmmende følelse af at være skåret midt over i min krop. SELV MOR(D) er skrevet for at fremme ET BEVIDST NÆRVÆR og ikke mindst i kærlighed til alle børn. I mit hjerte ved jeg, at Tinas selvmord ikke var selvvalgt, men det er op til den enkelte læsere at vurdere. Det er mit og Tinas ønske, at bogen skal læses med hjertet.

Høje ambitioner uden tilsvarende karrieremuligheder skaber frustration. Sådan er det også med den moderne maskulinitet, der befinder sig mellem elskovskunst og inseminering. 1970’ernes forsøg på at ændre mandens natur har ført til store frustrationer - for kvinderne. Mænd har det tilsyneladende herligt som naturens muntre sønner, men hvad med kvinderne? Og sønnerne? Hvilke konsekvenser har det for den nye generation af drenge at se deres fædre indordne sig under et skørteregime? Bogen skildrer den moderne mands identitetsproblemer i historier, hvor man følger flere forskellige mænds skæbne. I et forsøg på at finde betingelserne og mulighederne for udvikling af en maskulin identitet, afsøger bogen tidens overgangsritualer, der viser sig at friste en diskret tilværelse, polterabend stunts, bryllupsceremonier, ritualer omkring sokkeklipning, anvisninger fra film, litteratur og fodbold. Bogen forsøger desuden at skildre hvordan det går til at en dreng forvandler sig til en mand. For som Oscar Wilde skrev: "Alle piger bliver som deres mødre, det er deres tragedie. Ingen dreng bliver som sin mor, det er hans tragedie"."En yderst tankevækkende, underholdende, indsigtsfuld og ikke mindst inspirerende bog."Klaus Petersen - Formand for Dansk Psykoterapeutisk Selskab for Psykologer.

Few books have the ability to change one's life, and this book has all the earmarks of being such a treasure. We are talking about profound changes - something within these pages which strikes at the depth of one's being and causes a powerful (and very welcome) new direction to take hold. To be clear, this book cannot promise to magically transform the reader. But as long as one approaches this work seriously and puts some effort into applying its teachings, then there is a real chance. If you wish to transform your life into something more powerful and more meaningful than what is commonly found within this mundane, worldly, hypnotic form of consciousness that society quietly crams down our throats, then you may have found an answer, and a new path to explore. Herein lies a chance to awaken the Immortal within.

The Psychology of AI explores all aspects of the psychology¿AI relationship, asking how closely AI can resemble humans, and whether this means they could have some form of self-awareness.

Bestselling author Judy Belmont has created another treasure chest of hands-on and easy-to-use handouts, activities, worksheets, mini-lessons and quizzes that help clients develop effective life skills. 150 More Group Therapy Activities & TIPS, the fourth in her Therapeutic Toolbox series, provides a wealth of psycho-educational ideas with Belmont's signature T.I.P.s format ( Theory, Implementation, and Processing ). Ready-to-use tools include: Interactive strategies for leading successful group experiences DBT, CBT, ACT and positive psychology-inspired resources Communication skills-building activities Coping skills using mindfulness and stress resiliency practices Self-esteem and self-compassion guides for changing thoughts Fun team building exercises and icebreakers Practical resources for adults, adolescents & children

Two manuscripts in one book:Shadow Work: A Guide to Integrating Your Dark Side for Spiritual AwakeningHealing the Inner Child: How You Can Begin to Heal the Wounded Soul Within Using Meditation, Awareness, Journaling, and MoreWith the first part of the book pointing the way, you'll discover the secret to the questions that have eluded you all your life. You'll learn why (and how) you've sabotaged yourself and how you can make peace with your dark passenger so you can both cruise to the very heights of life that your authentic self was made for.Through its helpful quizzes and easy-to-use spiritual discovery techniques, this second part of this book will help you reveal everything you need to know about your inner child - including how to make this child happy and use their happiness to heal your soul.In this book, you will:Discover what the shadow meansLearn about the fact that you've got a shadow tailing youDiscover all the things that make up the shadowy version of yourselfUnderstand its place within the process of spiritual awakeningLearn what it means to discover your shadowFind out the importance of making friends with your shadowLearn how accepting the shadow key is to spiritual awakeningDiscover the importance of the reflection in the mirror through mirror workDiscover how to bring your shadow to the lightLearn about the important phases of spiritual awakeningUncover the connection between your soul's wounds and your inner childDiscover which archetype your inner child belongs to and what their challenges areLearn more about the nature of your inner child and how to accept themRealize the impact of mediation when healing a wounded soulLearn how journaling can help you heal your inner childAnd much, much more!

A clear and practical review of the 50 most common thinking challenges everyone faces from day to day, accompanied by a full guide to the most accessible and practical solutions.Many people find themselves facing difficult work situations, day after day - often as a result of existing patterns of behaviour, or at the mercy of negative thoughts. But such cycles can be broken, allowing people to approach problems and challenges in a more robust and sustainable way. Smart Thinking will focus on common thinking challenges we all face from time to time, while also offering an array of practical solutions. This 'problem-to-solution' format is different from many books that start with a theory and then try to show how you can use the theory; Smart Thinking explains the problems and highlights the best options to resolve them, while encouraging you to look differently at the circumstances around you and to develop new, and permanent, ways of tackling any challenges.From thinking smarter to get the best out of others, to thinking more creatively about financial problems (even without maths skills), Jo Owen tackles 50 of the most common 'thinking' challenges that can derail any of our best-laid plans and intentions. With the lessons provided by Smart Thinking, you will be able to be more decisive in the face of uncertainty, make better decisions for you and your colleagues, and be more focused and clear-minded when tackling any of the unexpected problems that our busy work lives can throw at us.

What is the true dance between the Universal energies of the Masculine & Feminine? How can we embrace these energies to experience inner happiness, true connection with others, and a feeling like we truly belong?First, we heal the divide within ourselves, between each other, and all around us. We create a new foundation for how we understand the world. We understand how connection actually happens - through the magnetism of the masculine and feminine. We soon see how these dynamics have been completely confused in the past generations living within a patriarchal and domination paradigm. We see the power struggles, the separation, and why we've felt so alone.The Divine Union of the Masculine & Feminine redefines masculine, feminine, and the foundations of true connection so that we can experience the kind of happiness and joy that is truly possible.

We all want to be happy. This goal drives everything that we do. Why, then, are so many of us so unhappy? It's not your fault. You have been told a lie: that achieving your own success will make you happy. This is "old happy," society's incorrect definition of happiness.The truth is that happiness comes from helping other people to live happier lives. In New Happy, happiness expert and wildly popular Instagram artist Stephanie Harrison shares her groundbreaking new philosophy of happiness. With illuminating artwork, inspiring stories, and ten years' worth of research, this eye-opening guide will help you find your authentic self and use it to help others-this is the proven path to happiness.New Happy offers a step-by-step guide to finding true, lasting happiness. If you have ever asked yourself, "Who am I really?" "Why aren't I happy yet?" or "What am I supposed to do with my life?" this book is for you.Stop looking for happiness in all the wrong places and start experiencing it-today.

An informative and entertaining account of how actions send signals that shape behaviors and how to design better incentives for better results in our life, our work, and our world