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Manage unwanted, intrusive thoughts--and the intense emotions these thoughts can trigger.

Do you have obsessive, negative, intrusive thoughts that keep you up at night and miserable during the day? Do these thoughts make you feel sad, angry, anxious, or ashamed? Whether you have a formal diagnosis such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or borderline personality disorder (BPD)--or simply struggle with unwanted thoughts and the emotions they cause--this workbook can help you find the relief you desperately seek.

Written by two pioneers in the field of mental health, this workbook combines two powerfully effective treatments to address relentless, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts--as well as the painful and intense emotions these thoughts can trigger. In this evidence-based workbook, you'll find an innovative blend of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to manage obsessive, self-blaming, judgmental, and catastrophic thoughts--and find lasting emotional balance.

You'll learn essential CBT skills to help you tolerate distressing thoughts and stay calm when thoughts feel overpowering; as well as DBT skills like distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and mindfulness to find reliable relief.

If you're ready to take charge of unwanted thoughts and find lasting emotional balance, the two-pronged approach in this innovative workbook can help.

Their lives are a lie. Their memories may not be real. A new young adult psychological thriller by #1 NYT bestselling author, Kelley Armstrong.

Blythe and her friends -- Gabrielle, and brother and sister Tucker and Tanya -- have always been a tight friend group, attending a local high school and falling in and out of love with each other. But an act of violence has caused a rift between Blythe and Tucker . . . and unexpected bursts of aggression and disturbing nightmares have started to become more frequent in their lives.

The strange happenings culminate in a shocking event at school: Gabrielle is found covered in blood in front of their deceased principal, with no memory of what happened.

Cracks in their friendship, as well as in their own memories, start appearing, threatening to expose long-forgotten secrets which could change the group's lives forever. How can Blythe and her friends trust each other when they can't even trust their own memories?

If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you might have an irrational fear of being contaminated by germs, or obsessively double-check things. You may even feel like a prisoner, trapped with your intrusive thoughts. And while OCD can have a devastating impact on your life, getting real help can be a challenge.

Combining mindfulness practices with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD offers practical and accessible tools for managing the unwanted thoughts and compulsive urges that are associated with OCD. With this workbook, you will develop present-moment awareness, learn to challenge your own distorted thinking, and stop treating thoughts as threats and feelings as facts.

This fully revised and updated second edition also includes new meditations, information, and chapters on emotional and mental contamination, existential obsessions, false memories, and more.

If you're ready to take back your life back from OCD--and start living with more joy in the moment--this workbook has everything you need to get started right away.

UNA VISIÓN DIFERENTE DE LOS NIÑOS CON TDA, TDAH, TOC Y AUTISMO.

La gente tiende a funcionar desde el punto de vista de que hay algo malo en estos niños porque no aprenden como el resto de nosotros. La realidad es que aprenden las cosas de una manera totalmente diferente. Tenemos que dar un paso adelante y averiguar cómo aprenden, no tratar de enseñarles usando métodos que podrían haber funcionado para nosotros pero que definitivamente no funcionan para ellos. Qué pasaría si pudieran ser vistos como quienes son, y no como quienes no son? Qué podría cambiar eso?

Anne Maxwell, LCSW, RPT-S, es una terapeuta infantil y familiar, y una facilitadora de Access Consciousness con más de 25 años de experiencia trabajando con niños de todas las edades y orígenes, a los que se les ha dado todo tipo de diagnósticos. Anne enseña a los niños y a los padres a aprovechar y reconocer sus propias capacidades y conocimientos, y a reconocer que lo diferente es simplemente diferente; no está bien, no está mal. Como resultado, la curación y el cambio son mucho más fáciles, más efectivos, más divertidos y más rápidos!

Gary fue pionero en un conjunto de herramientas y procesos transformadores de la vida conocidos como Access Consciousness(R) hace más de 30 años. Estas herramientas que están en la vanguardia creativa de la conciencia han transformado las vidas de decenas de miles de personas en todo el mundo. Su trabajo se ha extendido a más de 170 países, con más de 3.000 facilitadores capacitados en todo el mundo. Simples y tan efectivas, las herramientas facilitan a las personas de todas las edades y orígenes ayudar a eliminar las limitaciones que les impiden la libertad de vivir y crear una vida que realmente desean.

El Dr. Dain Heer es un conferencista internacional, autor y facilitador de talleres avanzados en todo el mundo. Él invita e inspira a la gente a tener más conciencia de la asignación total, el cuidado, el humor y un conocimiento fenomenal. Es el cocreador de Access Consciousness. Tiene un enfoque completamente diferente de la sanación, enseñando a la gente a aprovechar y reconocer sus propias habilidades y conocimientos.

If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), chances are that your persistent obsessive thoughts and time-consuming compulsions keep you from enjoying life to the fullest. But when you are in the habit of avoiding the things you fear, the idea of facing them head-on can feel frightening and overwhelming. This book can help.

The OCD Workbook has helped thousands of people with OCD break the bonds of troubling OCD symptoms and regain the hope of a productive life. Endorsed and used in hospitals and clinics the world over, this valuable resource is now fully revised and updated with the latest evidence-based approaches to understanding and managing OCD. It offers day-to-day coping strategies you can start using right away, along with proven-effective self-help techniques that can help you maintain your progress. The book also includes information for family members seeking to understand and support loved ones who suffer from this often baffling and frustrating disorder. Whether you suffer with OCD or a related disorder, such as body dysmorphic disorder or trichotillomania, let this new edition of The OCD Workbook be your guide on the path to recovery.

This new edition will help you: use self-assessment tools to identify your symptoms and their severity; create and implement a recovery strategy using cognitive behavioral self-help tools and techniques; learn about the most effective medications and medical treatments; find the right professional help and access needed support for your recovery; and maintain your progress and prevent future relapse.

This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit -- an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

Since the early '90s, Carol Gray's world-famous Social Stories have helped thousands of children with autism spectrum disorders. This 15th Anniversary Edition of her best-selling book offers ready-to-use stories that parents and educators have depended on for years--with new sections added! Additions include how to most effectively use and apply the stories, how to improve the lives of younger children, and Social Stories for teens and adults with autism. Developed through years of experience, these strategically written stories explain social situations in ways children and adults with autism understand while teaching social skills needed to be successful at home, school, work, and in the community.

Does your son or daughter worry too much? Have frequent stomach aches? Become irritable, tearful, angry, or withdrawn? Have problems concentrating? Show a loss of enthusiasm for his or her usual interests? These are signs your child is struggling with anxiety.

This practical guide combines proven cognitive-behavioral therapy methods used by child psychologists in schools with simple activities to help your child overcome anxiety. It's perfect for children ages 8 to 12 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child's emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Fiz--a friendly and supportive character they can identify with--through fun and engaging activities interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements, and practical information for parents.

Includes 20 fun activities!

Leaving high school and going to college is complicated for everyone. But if you're a student on the autism spectrum who is about to enter higher education for the first time, it might be a little bit more complicated for you. Maybe you're worried about getting accommodations, getting places on time, or dealing with sensory issues in a new environment. Maybe you could use some advice on how to stay healthy at school, handle dating and relationships, or talk to your friends and classmates about your disability. Maybe you want to talk to someone who's already dealt with these issues. That's where we come in. Navigating College is an introduction to the college experience from those of us who've been there. The writers and contributors are Autistic adults, and we're giving you the advice that we wish someone could have given us when we headed off to college. We wish we could sit down and have a chat with each of you, to share our experiences and answer your questions. But since we can't teleport, and some of us have trouble meeting new people, this book is the next best thing. So as you go back to school, check out a copy of Navigating College for yourself or your loved one. We've done this all before--let us help you out.

"My Sister Can Too: A Story about Autism, Friendship, and a Sister's Love" is a book about inclusion. Understanding the characteristics of Autism can help spread knowledge and promote inclusion. Hadley shows her new friend Lily how although little sister Avery plays differently, she can do all the things they can do. It highlights those concepts in daily interaction with neurotypical children, while teaching children to be accepting and inviting to others who may be different than they are. Autism comes in many shapes and sizes. It is not a one size fits all.

This is a true and heartwarming story of a particular day in the life of two sisters, one with Autism. Educating is key and the goal is to teach the world not to fear Autism, but to embrace it.

The complete guide to connecting with adults on the autism spectrum

For a friend, family member, or coworker with autism, communication can be challenging. But Connecting with the Autism Spectrum can help you find common ground with expert tips and helpful insights about talking (and listening) to neurodiverse adults so you can make your interactions more transparent, meaningful, and rewarding for all.

Written by Casey Vormer, a self-taught artist and autism advocate, this comprehensive guide is a trusted source for understanding neurodiversity that features a brief introduction to the autism spectrum. It also provides easy communication strategies like active listening and positive encouragement as well as steps to avoid misunderstandings by teaching how to recognize biases and correct them. Additionally, you'll learn why the term "high functioning autism" is a misnomer to define members of this vibrant community.

"It's important to look at every autistic person individually and recognize their obstacles-but more importantly, we should acknowledge their skills and avoid labeling them with 'high functioning autism' or 'low functioning autism' altogether," Vormer says.

Unlike other autism books, Connecting with the Autism Spectrum delivers:

• An easy approach-Discover the best ways to communicate with those living with autism.
• Situational success-Find the right information for various situations and settings, including school, work, and social relationships.
• A sensitive tone-Get valuable information from a clear, honest point of view that does not seek to "cure" or manipulate people.

Learn how to communicate better with those on the autism spectrum with this informative book.

Positive, practical and realistic, this book offers a wealth of information on women, dating and relationships for men with Asperger Syndrome (AS).

Many AS men are totally confused and bewildered by women and relationships and find it hard to know what to do, what to say and how to get it right. For these men, understanding the emotional side to relationships and women's needs can be a complete mystery and they often get it disastrously wrong. This practical handbook provides the answers to Asperger men's most frequently asked questions about women, dating and relationships, helping them to understand the way relationships work and increasing their confidence and ability to have successful relationships.

This comprehensive handbook is essential reading for men with Asperger Syndrome (and their partners). It will also be of immeasurable use to counsellors and other professionals working with such individuals.

'I no longer try to mask my autism; I now work to support my autism'

It is a myth that autistic children grow into 'less autistic' adults. In fact, many autistic adults feel more overwhelmed as they age as the stresses of social demands such as relationships, parenting, or the work environment increase.

Niamh Garvey offers tips and tricks designed to reduce sensory and emotional stress and look after your autistic self. From understanding what's happening when the stress response kicks in to using the 'detective habit' to spot your individual strengths and triggers. What's more, every element of this book can be personalised to you.

Featuring strategies including 'quick calm plans' for managing triggers and lived-experience advice on understanding emotional regulation, coping with sensory overload and how to look after your senses during intimacy, this guide is here to ensure that you don't just survive adulthood, you thrive in it.

Unlock the potential of your autistic students with "Power Cards: Using Interests and Enthusiasms to Teach Social Problem Solving and Emotional Regulation Skills."

This invaluable resource is designed for dedicated teachers and caring parents seeking effective strategies to empower children and adolescents who grapple with social misunderstandings and emotional regulation challenges. The Power Card Strategy is a game-changer, harnessing the magic of a child's interests and passions to inspire them to tackle the complexities of social interaction and problem-solving with newfound confidence.

In "Power Cards," you'll discover a motivational strategy that speaks to the heart of kids who may be struggling with behavioral issues, socialization difficulties, or self-regulation. We introduce a compelling storytelling approach that weaves your child's favorite character into a journey of growth and triumph. Imagine Mickey, that beloved character, facing and conquering the very challenges your child encounters daily. Through the art of bibliotherapy, we use relatable stories to help children navigate the complex terrain of social and emotional development.

Why "Power Cards" Works: Regardless of the unique needs of your child or student, this book offers a transformative approach to social and emotional growth. Perfectly suited for special education settings and for those on the autism spectrum, "Power Cards" instills essential skills such as emotional regulation, self-management, relaxation techniques, and co-regulation. Join us on a journey where your child's interests become the catalyst for building lifelong social and emotional intelligence. Equip yourself with this powerful tool today and watch as your child or student gains the confidence to overcome challenges and flourish in a world of endless possibilities.

Empower your child's journey to social success with "Power Cards" - the key to unlocking their full potential.

The definitive classic that has helped more than 400,000 people defeat obsessive-compulsive behavior, with all-new material from the author

An estimated 5 million Americans suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and live diminished lives in which they are compelled to obsess about something or to repeat a similar task over and over. Traditionally, OCD has been treated with Prozac or similar drugs. The problem with medication, aside from its cost, is that 30 percent of people treated don't respond to it, and when the pills stop, the symptoms invariably return.

In Brain Lock, Jeffrey M. Schwartz, M.D., presents a simple four-step method for overcoming OCD that is so effective, it's now used in academic treatment centers throughout the world. Proven by brain-imaging tests to actually alter the brain's chemistry, this method doesn't rely on psychopharmaceuticals. Instead, patients use cognitive self-therapy and behavior modification to develop new patterns of response to their obsessions. In essence, they use the mind to fix the brain.

Using the real-life stories of actual patients, Brain Lock explains this revolutionary method and provides readers with the inspiration and tools to free themselves from their psychic prisons and regain control of their lives.

More and more often, adults are realizing that the reason they are struggling so much in their relationship is that they are impacted by previously undiagnosed adult ADHD. Learning how to interact around ADHD symptoms is often the difference between joy together and chronic anger and frustration. So The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD lays out the most important strategies couples can use - right now - to rebuild trust, fight less, disagree more productively, get the attention they deserve, and rebuild intimacy in their relationship. These are strategies honed over years of working specifically with couples impacted by ADHD, and demonstrated to change lives for the better. 'Thrive' is the go-to book for couples struggling with ADHD who want to actively work to improve their relationship.