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People with harm OCD - a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - suffer from violent, unwanted thoughts and a crippling fear of harming others. They may also resist seeking treatment for fear of being judged. In Overcoming Harm OCD, psychotherapist and OCD expert Jon Hershfield offers powerful cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness tools to help listeners break the endless cycle of pain and self-doubt caused by their disorder, and overcome their most debilitating symptoms.

Mit dieser Entspannungsübung zur Angstbewältigung kannst Du in ein Zwiegespräch mit deinen eigenen inneren Ängsten kommen. Zur Selbstberuhigung kommen gezielt Formeln des Autogenen Trainings zum Einsatz. Mit Affirmationen kannst Du die Betrachterrolle auf deine Ängste klarer und besser einnehmen und lernst nach und nach deine Ängste loszulassen. Im Umgang mit eigenen Ängsten hat meist jeder seine eigenen Strategien entwickelt - aber nicht immer helfen diese, Ängste abzubauen.

Millions of people today are beset by chronic anxiety conditions - yet pharmaceutical solutions often provide only temporary relief at a high cost. With Neurosculpting for Anxiety, Lisa Wimberger presents a proven method for addressing anxiety at its neurological roots. "We experience persistent fear and worry when our natural coping mechanisms for stress get overloaded," Lisa teaches. "The good news is we can use self-directed brain change to bring our nervous system back into balance."

You can't just "get over" anxiety. In fact, the very things most people do to try to feel better - avoiding feared situations, pushing worry out of mind - only make the problem worse. Leading psychologists Susan M. Orsillo and Lizabeth Roemer present a powerful new alternative that can help you break free of anxiety by fundamentally changing how you relate to it. With clarity and compassion, this book describes clinically tested mindfulness practices specifically tailored for anxiety in its many forms.

Gaslighting beschreibt genau dieses schleichende Entfremden von der eigenen Wahrnehmung. In diesem Hörbuch führt dich Diplom-Psychologin und Self-Empowerment-Coach Kristina Peters aus dem Nebel psychischer Manipulation zurück zu Klarheit, Vertrauen und innerer Stärke. Mit dem von ihr entwickelten Modell des Gaslighting-Universums werden die Mechanismen emotionaler Abhängigkeit und subtiler Kontrolle verständlich. Du lernst, die Dynamik toxischer Beziehungen zu erkennen, Grenzen zu setzen und wieder Zugang zu deiner eigenen Wahrheit zu finden.

From acclaimed psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora comes a groundbreaking understanding of how anxiety manifests in the body and mind—and what we can do to overcome it. Anxiety affects more than forty million Americans—a number that continues to climb in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. While...

Finding calm and inner peace in the middle of life's chaos is a gift that can't be bought. This wise and relaxing audiobook is a haven for mindfulness that can help you deal with stress, worry, and the weight of sadness. You will find a carefully chosen collection of guided meditations in this book that are meant to bring your mind and spirit back into balance. These routines were carefully put together to help people who are feeling down and anxious. They give you comfort and a way to heal your emotions, giving you back control over your mental health.

Bedtime Stories for Stressed Out Adults is your gentle escape: a collection of soothing, sensory-rich tales narrated in a calming voice designed to quiet your thoughts, ease your body, and help you drift off naturally. Instead of reading until your eyes grow heavy, simply press play and let the narration carry you into rest. With peaceful imagery and subtle mindfulness woven into every story, your breathing slows, tension melts, and sleep arrives—often before the final chapter finishes.

Many people feel completely burnt out but do not understand how this affects their body or what they can do about it. Unfortunately, mainstream medicine has almost nothing to offer the person who wakes up feeling exhausted and unable to cope with the smallest stress. Having helped people for more than twenty years to recover from these illnesses, Jo Dunbar passes on her knowledge and experience in this accessible book.

This special audiobook brings together two complete volumes of bedtime stories and guided meditations, recorded with soothing narration designed to help you release tension, ease anxiety, and welcome sleep naturally. With over twenty calming journeys to choose from, you’ll always have the perfect story or meditation to match your mood and needs.

Today more than ever, everyone must be her or his own healer, and this is especially true in the management of anxiety and depression. In the first major conceptual leap in mental health care in 40 years, Mind Easing's three-layered healing plan harmonizes wellness approaches, therapy, and when needed, medicine into a safe and effective plan tailored to the needs and wishes of the individual.

Author Corinne Zupko undertook her study of psychology out of necessity when debilitating anxiety threatened to derail her life. Seeking ways to do more than temporarily alleviate her symptoms, Corinne began to study A Course in Miracles (ACIM), mindfulness meditation, and the latest therapeutic approaches for treating anxiety. In From Anxiety to Love, she shares what she learned and gently guides you through the process, helping you undo anxiety-based thinking and fostering mindful shifts in your thoughts and actions.

Die unsichere Zukunft und einhergehende Ängste wie z.B. Existenzangst belasten heute immer häufiger unsere Seele, unser Bewusstsein und Wohlbefinden. Wie kann ich für mich hier gegensteuern, ohne mich noch mehr in das Gedankenkreisen zu verlieren? Ein Weg ist es, sich aktiv Auszeiten zu nehmen, zu reflektieren, zur Ruhe zu kommen, um dann mit neuem Mut und Motivation wieder kleine Schritte in Richtung Zukunftsgestaltung zu gehen. Mit dieser 30-minütigen Zukunftsmeditation schaffe ich mir solch eine Auszeit.

Panic attacks can be debilitating, and the fear of getting one can often lead to a full-fledged attack. Guided relaxation techniques are one extremely efficient way of calming the mind and focusing the attention while making the physical symptoms recede. These exercises are short enough to be kept handy in case of need. You will learn simple and proven techniques to bring yourself to a safe place, to break free from obsessive thoughts, and concentrate on your body to dispel the anxiety attack in a safe way.

Anxiety takes a heavy toll; the lack of adequate support and techniques can make recovery longer than necessary. These relaxation exercises will teach you proven and efficient methods to relieve anxiety, ward off panic attacks or alleviate chronic stress. This guided practice provides you with techniques you can come back to whenever you feel the need, so that you can achieve relief on your own in any circumstance. The guided imagery techniques will lead you to become more playful, learn to stretch and achieve deep relaxation, and improve your visualization skills for better concentration and control.

Most people experience at least some anxiety in airports or on planes, but for some, flying causes panic attacks. This audiobook contains relaxation scripts designed to help decrease the stress associated with flying, stop the anxiety experienced on air planes and in airports, and take care of an anxiety attack before or during a flight. It is a series of exercises intended to bring the listener to a state of complete relaxation through simple, efficient and proven techniques, so as to relieve the symptoms of panic or anxiety attacks.

The popularity of meditation and relaxation is increasing as more people discover its benefits. Meditation is a habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. You can use it to increase awareness of yourself and your surroundings. Many people think of it as a way to reduce stress and develop concentration. People also use the practice to develop other beneficial habits and feelings, such as creating a positive mood and outlook, self-discipline, healthy sleep patterns and even increased pain tolerance.

Is everything terrible? Is your life going to s--t and your brain’s convinced you that you’re utterly screwed? Have you found yourself in a dark place with no way out? Are you having trouble holding onto reality and getting out of the dumps? All of the above? Sounds like you’re freaking out. Simone has been there, and she made herself a book to remind her exactly what to do to get herself out of danger. She has used that template here, so that you can create your own guide suited to your needs. She also shares the vital skills that she has learned over the years.

Today you are going to have a fascinating journey through the spaces of your mind that will result in freedom from the fear of heights. Yes, this is also possible, trust me on that. Better yet, just check it. The effect will be significant if you perform this practice for several days.

Let Dr. James Walton guide you through a discussion and affirmations to relieve stress and gain personal control, followed by instructions to help you feel comfortable and relaxed in flight, whether as a passenger on a small plane or a jumbo jet, so that the sky's the limit on your air travels!