Showing results for "The Trap" in Psychology & Mental Health

It is time for us to learn a new way of thinking. The 21st century presents complex problems that require a wiser way of reasoning, one that recognises our current limitations, tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty, balances multiple perspectives, and bridges diverse areas of expertise. Whatever our age and experience, whether a NASA scientist or a school student, we will benefit from wielding our minds with insight, precision, social sensitivity and humility.ntial.   

Dr. Russ Harris provides a means to escape the epidemic of stress, anxiety, and depression, unlocking the secrets to a truly fulfilling life. Updated and expanded by 50 percent in its second edition, this empowering book presents the insights and techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), covering more topics and providing more practical tools than ever before.

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), a revolutionary new approach to resolving a wide range of psychological problems, can help you break the cycle of chronic worry. ACT stresses letting go of your attempts to avoid, change, and get rid of worry. Instead, it shows you how to accept your feelings as they occur, without judgment. You'll learn to "de-fuse" from your worries, observing and then letting them go. Then you'll explore and commit to acting on your values, thereby creating a rich life for yourself—even with the occasional worry. 

It's easy to identify rage in people who lose their temper at traffic jams, unruly children, unresponsive coworkers, and unrealistic bosses. But we may not recognize more subtle manifestations of anger, such as being uncomfortable with loose ends, acting impatiently, or being overly critical. That is anger, too. And, as is so often the case, angry folks don't seem to realize that the behavior causing them problems at home or at work actually stems from unrecognized and unresolved pain and emotional injuries from the past.  

The Anxious-Avoidant Trap will show you and your partner how to gain a better understanding of each other, so you can improve communication, avoid emotional reactions, and bring joy back into your relationship. With this compassionate guide, you will: discover how attachment styles are formed in childhood; learn about the three "core wounds" of attachment trauma; recognize signs of anxious or avoidant attachment in adulthood; and develop skills to respond to your partner while reducing emotional reactions.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Beck Diet Solution teams up with her daughter and colleague at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior to teach readers how to think their way thin, offering practical, proven tools for escaping common diet traps for good. Most diet programs work at...

When did 'good enough' become the same as 'perfect'? Why does society increasingly promote ideals that are completely unrealistic? And what does it mean for all of us that perfectionism is on the rise? In The Perfection Trap, you'll discover what's really driving the rise in perfectionism, its impact on how we learn, work, parent and relate to ourselves and each other. From the personal to the impact on the economy, grounded in over a decade of research and filled with real stories, this timely book reveals how our quest for perfection impacts our health and mental well-being.

The Ponzo Trap offers a deep dive into the fascinating world of human perception and decision-making. Inspired by the well-known visual illusion, the book uses the Ponzo metaphor to explore how our minds often misinterpret the world around us—leading to flawed judgments, unconscious biases, and distorted thinking.

Free yourself from the guilt trap and move on with your life. Simple steps to free yourself from guilt Guilt is a major underlying cause of emotional disorders such as low self-esteem, depression, OCD and other mental illnesses. This guide, written by one of the UK’s most respected...

In this new age of wellness, many famous figures have cashed in on the same underpinnings of diet culture that disproportionately harm women and people of colour and are often derived from the cultural traditions of Indigenous peoples, and ultimately don't actually promote health. Weaving together history, memoir, reporting, and practical advice with a deft hand, Harrison leads the way in a radical re-thinking of wellness and provides a vision-and a roadmap-to create a truly health-promoting society.

Be nice, but not too nice. Be successful, but not too successful. Just be likeable. Whatever that means? Women are stuck in an impossible bind. At work, strong women are criticized for being cold, and warm women are seen as pushovers. An award-winning journalist examines this fundamental paradox...

Overthinking is real... but many of your fears are not. How do you combat an enemy that lives in your head? Look no further than this book. You come up with this great idea for a product, a project, or even just a new way to organize your files at work. You feel elated for all of two minutes before diving into a selfsabotaging spiral of panic and doubt. Here are some other scenarios that might be familiar to you. You've come up with the perfect barb for an insult delivered at a cocktail party... 20 years ago. You've also lain awake at 3 a.m., rehashing some offhand comment made by your spouse.

When we’re in the Certainty Trap, we tend to view people who disagree with us as hateful, ignorant, or just plain stupid. When it comes to heated social and political issues in particular, many of us know this feeling well—a consuming state of righteous indignation and moral outrage. By committing to challenging and clarifying our thinking—by avoiding the trap certainty sets for us—we can increase social trust, reduce political polarization, and better address the world’s pressing challenges.

Katrina and Barry invite you to join a captivating journey through the complex landscape of relationships, communication, divorce, parenting, positivity, life purpose, and more. Despite growing up over 1,000 miles apart and leading vastly different lives, these two siblings share remarkably similar perspectives.

Threat management expert Spencer Coursen offers proactive strategies to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of hostile encounters and emergency situations in The Safety Trap: A Security Expert’s Secrets for Staying Safe in a Dangerous World.

Hosts Brittany Williams and Brittney Foster talk about everything from health, spirituality, and career, to politics, literature, and film through the lens of savvy black intellectuals who exist somewhere between the c-suite and the streets. 
Join us each week for introspection, tips and advice, and of course, some good laughs.

Ваш мозг – ваш главный союзник или тайный враг? Узнайте, как он вас обманывает, и возьмите контроль над своим мышлением с помощью новой аудиокниги Александра Риверы «Ловушки разума. Как мозг обманывает нас и что с этим делать»! Многие из нас, даже самые успешные, сталкиваются с необъяснимым самосаботажем. Вы откладываете, сомневаетесь, паникуете из-за мелочей, хотя знаете, что поступаете нелогично. Это не ваша вина – это «ловушки разума», систематические ошибки в нашем восприятии реальности, выявленные современной когнитивной психологией и подтвержденные новейшими исследованиями.

Welcome to Freedom From The Narcissistic Trap. A space where healing begins and relationships flourish! I'm Yori Scott, a licensed therapist and relationship coach, and I'm here to guide you on your journey towards emotional well-being and empowerment. In each episode, we dive deep into the intricate world of relationships, with a special focus on healing from toxic relationships and navigating the aftermath of narcissistic abuse. Drawing on my expertise, I offer insights, strategies, and practical advice to help you not only survive but thrive after enduring such challenging experiences.

A armadilha da perfeição é para todas as pessoas que já se sentiram sobrecarregadas pela necessidade esmagadora de sempre se superar e exceder às expectativas alheias e às próprias. Thomas Curran explora como a busca incessante por perfeição pode se tornar uma obsessão perigosa que compromete a saúde mental―nos impedindo de alcançar nossos objetivos.

Since childhood you've had all of the resources that you need to create the life that you want, and over time you've simply lost touch with them. Now is the time to find them again. With expert guidance from broadcaster and entrepreneur Ed James and behavior and relationship experts Mark and Nicky Taylor, you'll rediscover your sense of purpose, reconnect with what is important to you, and find out how to unlearn unhelpful habits and behaviors.