Collection: Self-Development

The author offers exploration of self and practical guidance dealing with the dark side of personality based on Jung's concept of "shadow," or the forbidden and unacceptable feelings and behaviors each of us experience.

Intensive Psychotherapy for Persistent Dissociative Processes brings readers into the consultation room, and into the minds of both patient and therapist, like no other work on the treatment of trauma and dissociation. Richard A. Chefetz marries neuroscientific sophistication with a wealth of extended case histories, following patients over several years and offering several verbatim session transcripts. His unpacking of the emotionally impactful experience of psychodynamic talking therapy is masterfully written, clearly accessible, and singularly thorough.

From neurobiological foundations he builds a working understanding of dissociation and its clinical manifestations. Drawing on theories of self-states and their involvement in dissociative experiences, he demonstrates how to identify persistent dissociation and its related psychodynamic processes, including repetition compulsion and enactment. He then guides readers through the beginning stages of a treatment, with particular attention to the psychodynamics of emotion in both patient and therapist.

The second half of the book immerses readers in emotionally challenging clinical processes, offering insight into the neurobiology of fear and depersonalization, as well as case examples detailing struggles with histories of incest, sexual addiction, severe negativity, negative therapeutic reactions, enactment, and object-coercive doubting. The narrative style of Chefetz's casework is nearly novelistic, bringing to life the clinical setting and the struggles in both patient and therapist. The only mystery in this clinical exposition, as it explores several cases over a number of years, is what will happen next.

In the depth of his examples and in continual, self-reflexive analysis of flaws in past treatments, Chefetz is both a generous guide and an expert storyteller. Intensive Psychotherapy for Persistent Dissociative Processes is unique in its ability to place readers in the consultation room of psychodynamic therapy. With an evidence-focused approach based in neurobiology and a bold clinical scope, it will be indispensible to new and experienced therapists alike as they grapple with the most intractable clinical obstacles.

New functional format, same gorgeous paper!

This origami paper pack from Tuttle Publishing has 256 sheets of richly saturated, double-sided origami paper. Held into place with an easy tear-out design, you won't have to worry about loose papers in your pack falling out or getting creased and crinkled.

Origami Japanese Prints Paper Pack Book includes:

• 256 6-inch folding papers
• 16 woodblock prints, with a coordinating color on the reverse side
• 13 pages of full-color instruction, with origami tips and tricks.
• Step-by-step directions for folding 8 origami models

Discover plenty of creative crafts you can do using cardboard in this activity book bursting with exciting ideas!

With 25 amazing projects to inspire young creators, this fun activity book encourages children to get creative by transforming everyday materials into incredible objects.

Children aged 9-12 will love getting involved in exciting projects with Cardboard Activity Lab, which features great photography, succinct step-by-step instructions, and rigorous attention to detail. Young artists, architects, and builders can create fantastic games and toys, with a clear How it Works explanation for each project. From paint and glue to cardboard boxes and tubes, every project is made with affordable and easy-to-find materials.

This fun DIY book for children features:

- A bunch of ideas to encourage creativity in children and develop skills relating to engineering, art and design.
- A number of hands-on activities using easy-to-source materials to reduce household waste.
- Easy-to-follow instructions which helps kids to build new skills.
- Fun craft projects that will encourage readers to think creatively, whether at home or school.

Get crafty with cardboard and create something amazing using everyday materials that can be found around the home or easily sourced. This craft book is full of fun activities that parents and kids can enjoy making together. Using household items, construct an entire city complete with skyscrapers and transport systems, or a sci-fi robot costume for you and your friends!

Hi! My name is Arlo, and I have an inseparable journal. My parents gave it to me and told me to write down my thoughts and feelings, and although it felt weird at first, I've decided to write down my recipes. Cooking makes me feel happy and relaxed, and now, so does writing.

Cooking is an adventure and there is so much to explore in the kitchen. There is always something to learn and something new to try. If I mess up the recipe, I can always start over or create something different with new ingredients. Sometimes I follow a recipe, and sometimes I don't. I love all the choices there are in the kitchen.

In life, it is the same. You have to explore, put yourself out there to create an authentic life. And that new flavor you discover can be unique and the most tasteful! No matter what life throws at you, you can always mix the ingredients up in a way you never thought was possible.

It's All in the Sauce: Bringing Your Uniqueness to the Table is a guided culinary journal that helps children on their journey of self-discovery by exploring their uniqueness both in the kitchen and in their lives in entertaining and creative ways. This journal has helped myself and my friends discover who we are, and we know it will help you as much as it helped us.

A portion of the net proceeds from book sales will be donated to What's In The Mirror.org.

Suggested age: 8 - 10 years old.

Meet five friendly goats in this adorable addition to the much-loved That's not my... series. Babies love the best-selling That's not my... books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.

An anti-anxiety pocketbook that tells you that you'll be okay at least eight times.
It's filled with coloring pages, simple thought exercises, advice and resources to help you get through anxiety attacks.
Anxiety attacks can be scary. But whatever happens, you will be ok.

For readers of Atomic Habits and Grit, a top performance psychologist, who has coached elite athletes, surgeons, and business leaders, shares her proven plan to getting the best results when the pressure is on.

What do a major league baseball catcher struggling with pop ups, an operating room doctor tense before a surgery, and a slumping sixteen-year-old tennis prodigy all have in common? They're elite performers who are not achieving excellence, and they're not sure how to improve.

Enter Dr. Dana Sinclair. For more than twenty years, Dr. Dana has worked with the best of the best to improve results, from NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL teams to IndyCar drivers and Olympic athletes. She helps performers shift their focus and deliver optimal performance in high-pressure moments that define greatness. Her methods also work for students and teachers, business leaders and managers--anyone motivated to improve. Her approach is simple: figure out what gets in your way, develop actions to address it in the moment, and then stick to the plan. It's not about how you feel, it's about what you do!

Now, for the first time, her method to improve performance is available to everyone. In Part One of Dialed In, Dr. Dana shares her key concepts:

-the true nature of confidence (it's overrated)
-the difference between good routines and unhelpful superstitions
-good communicating vs. common bad advice
-why character is better than talent, and much more

In Part Two, she takes us through her three-step process for making your own performance plans, with five helpful examples to illustrate how it's done. There are also leading questions and quick tips to help you better develop your personalized performance plan for whatever challenges you face.

Simple, smart, and effective, Dialed In is like having your own performance coach in your back pocket.

For teens, confidence is key! This fully revised and updated edition of The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens has everything you need to boost self-confidence, improve your social skills, balance social media use, and reach your goals.

As a teen, it is incredibly important to have self-confidence, especially when you consider all the societal pressures teens face today, particularly about appearance and grades. Growing up in today's world is difficult, and in the midst of all this life-related stress, it's easy to magnify your own weaknesses and minimize--or even ignore--your true assets. This workbook can help.

In this fully revised and updated second edition of The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens, you'll learn to develop a healthy, realistic view of yourself that includes honest assessments of your weaknesses and strengths, and you will learn to respect yourself, faults and all. You'll also learn the difference between self-esteem and being self-centered, self-absorbed, or selfish. Finally, this book will show you how to distinguish the outer appearance of confidence from the quiet, steady, inner acceptance and humility of true self-esteem.

This second edition includes practical exercises to help you deal with body image issues, be more assertive and set boundaries with others, and navigate difficult social situations--including bullying, cyberbullying and social media overload. You'll also find activities that promote healthy thinking habits and problem solving; tips for handling criticism, setbacks, and self-doubt; and strategies for developing self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-worth.

With the right amount of self-confidence, you will have the emotional resources you need to succeed and reach your goals. This workbook can help you get started, step by step.

In these increasingly challenging times, kids and teens need mental health resources more than ever. With more than 1.6 million copies sold worldwide, Instant Help Books are easy to use, proven-effective, and recommended by therapists.

By checking their answers and correcting errors on their own, children can master important academic skills and foster a sense of independence that will help them develop into self-motivated learners.

From fairy tales to five-paragraph essays, Kumon Writing Workbooks offer a complete program to improve the development and organization of ideas and expand vocabulary. Our fun and innovative exercises inspire creativity and the desire to write.

Topics Include:

-Direct and indirect quotations

-Main and dependent clauses

-Noun, adverb, and adjective clauses

-Writing a three-paragraph essay

-Writing a five-paragraph essay

-Outlining, editing, and revising an essay

With more than 150,000 copies sold, this fully revised and updated edition of the classic self-help guide for parents offers cutting-edge, proven-effective techniques for helping your child overcome anxiety and thrive.

Most children are afraid of the dark. Some fear monsters under the bed. But at least ten percent of children have excessive fears and worries―phobias, separation anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder―that can hold them back and keep them from fully enjoying childhood. If your child suffers from any of these forms of anxiety, this book offers new, practical, and evidence-based proven tools that can help.

Now in its third edition, Helping Your Anxious Child has been expanded and updated to include the latest research and techniques for managing child anxiety, and includes new information on helping very young children and adolescents; as well as anxiety in children with behavioral problems, learning difficulties, or medical conditions. The book offers proven-effective skills based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, and mindfulness and relaxation techniques to aid you in helping your child overcome intense fears and worries. You'll also find out how to relieve your child's anxious feelings while parenting with compassion.

Parents will learn:

• How to help your child practice "detective thinking" to recognize irrational worries
• What to do when your child becomes frightened
• How to expose your child gently and gradually to challenging situations
• How to help your child learn important social skills

Also included are links to a free downloadable workbook for parents, and an activity book for kids. The kid-friendly, illustrated activity book will help your child take an active role in learning to manage their anxiety, as they learn and practice the skills outlined in Helping Your Anxious Child.

Dubbed the "LeBron James of plant styling..." by "Good Morning America," Hilton Carter now shows how you can make, style, decorate, and care for your own stunning plant-inspired interior with his 25 step-by-step DIY projects and plant hacks.

In plant and interior stylist Hilton Carter's previous books he has given us glimpses into stunning plant-filled homes where ivy and creeping figs hang miraculously from ceilings, mosses grow effortlessly to create living walls, and succulents flourish planted in terrariums. Now in Wild Creations, Hilton will show you how you can actually create these amazing fixtures for your own home. There are step-by-step instructions for Wild Ideas--making projects such as a wall mounted plant and a leather hanging plant stand, genius Wild Hacks for all of your plant worries from how to water your plants while you are away to repelling bugs, thought-provoking Wild Rants looking at the transformative power of plants, and finally a detailed look at ten key Wild Plants and how to care for them. Design and learn about your very own wild interior, get creative, and get WILD!

Learn about the most famous pink bird of them all-the flamingo! Babies and toddlers will love exploring every tropical page filled with playful animal friends and fun flamingo facts found under sturdy, easy-to-lift flaps perfect for little hands. A sunny addition to your littles library collection!

• 6 perfectly-sized, sturdy flaps are extra strong so babies and toddlers can open and close, over and over again.
  
Chunky board books for babies have durable pages and flaps designed to withstand traditional wear and tear.
• Bright, cheerful illustrations in these sensory lift-a-flap books keep little kids entertained and engaged.
• Interactive elements encourage sensory exploration and help support the development of fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in developing children.
• Perfect first book for your little one or any early reader you know!

Praise for our Small Board Lift-a-Flap

"The flaps are the sturdiest in the business and will likely survive vigorous play and exploration."―Kirkus Reviews, PBS Kids Fish!

Want to change your life and also change the world? It begins with choosing kindness. In A Year of Living Kindly, Donna Cameron shows how we can overcome the barriers that impede both giving and receiving kindness-and how we can help others do the same.

Qué te han contado del amor propio?

Abrazar nuestra individualidad y compartirla con otras personas es el resultado de decidir cada día lo mejor para nosotros, incluso si no siempre es sencillo. Este libro te acompañará en un viaje de introspección y te dará las herramientas para romper nociones falsas que has aceptado sobre el cariño, identificar tus necesidades para comunicarlas, y marcar límites que mejoren nuestra relación con la mente y con otras personas.

Por amor a mí...
... reconozco mis emociones,
... establezco límites,
... atiendo mi salud mental y física,
... me elijo.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

What have you heard about self-love?

Embracing our individuality and sharing it with others is the result of deciding what's best for us every day, even if it is not always easy. This book will join you on a journey of self-reflection and will give you the tools to break any false notions that you may have about affection, identify your needs to learn to communicate them, and set limits to improve our relationship with our minds and with other people.

For the love of me...
... I recognize my emotions,
... I set limits,
... I take care of my mental and physical health,
... I choose myself.

Anxiety-busting tools for kids ages 6 to 9

Being young doesn't stop kids from worrying. This anxiety workbook for kids, created by a clinical psychologist, is full of fun exercises designed to help kids learn how to work through feelings of discomfort or worry. Each of the activities features kid-friendly instructions, helping them understand both what they need to do and how it will help them feel better.

This anxiety workbook for kids features:

• A variety of exercises-Kids will find new ways to soothe child anxiety as they draw, take quizzes, practice breath work, and more.
• Evidence-based approaches-All of the exercises are rooted in proven anxiety treatment methods, like CBT, ACT, and mindfulness.
• Fun presentation-Playful language and colorful pictures help kids engage with the material, making it easy for them to learn.

Teach kids how to deal with some of their toughest emotions using this anxiety workbook for kids.