Xavier Amador – författare

Xavier Amadors forskning kring bristande insikt hos personer med allvarlig psykisk sjukdom inspirerades av hans försök att hjälpa sin bror Henry, som utvecklat schizofreni, att acceptera behandling. I 'Jag är inte sjuk och behöver ingen hjälp' berättar Amador om sin frustration och kampen för att hjälpa en älskad närstående, men också om möjligheten att sluta argumentera och börja lyssna - för att komma vidare tillsammans. LEAP Listen, Empathize, Agree, Partner (i svensk översättning Lyssna, Känn empati, Håll med, Samarbeta) är en metodik för att möta brukarens föreställningar som de är - och inte som hjälparen vill att de ska vara. Metodiken utgår från kognitiv terapi, klientcentrerad terapi och motiverande samtal och är utformad särskilt för brukare med allvarlig psykisk sjukdom.

Sometimes when you look around, it seems as if the entire world is coupled up. Family, friends, that couple holding hands walking down the street, everyone is either married or in a serious, committed relationship. If you're not one of those people, the world can seem a lonely place. But why is that? Why can't a person be both single and happy? Drawing on years of clinical experience and research with both single and married clients, Amador and Kiersky have identified the five common stumbling blocks that can get in the way of enjoying singledom. Taking a careful look at the obstacles that cause single people the most pain, the authors have developed a four-step plan to help you achieve balance and happiness, whether or not you stay single. And the first and most challenging step is to stop buying into old fashioned ideas about singlehood and marriage. Combining clear advice and vivid case examples, BEING SINGLE IN A COUPLE'S WORLD gives us the tools we need to find our way to a healthier self-image and more meaningful relationships.

Take control of your symptoms--and take charge of your life

If you're dealing with bipolar disorder, you already know that it’s more than a cycle of “ups” and “downs.” You may also have difficulty with depression and irritability, as well as problems with weight gain, memory, and fatigue. Dealing with these day-to-day problems can sometimes seem like too much to bear. Drawing on the latest research in bipolar disorder, stress, and health, this step-by-step guide offers a complete selection of livable, workable solutions to manage bipolar disorder and helps you:

Identify your symptoms Explore your treatment optionsStabilize your moodsSharpen your mindAchieve your goals

This isn't a one-size-fits-all guide. It's a uniquely personal approach to your bipolar disorder that covers the full spectrum of the disease and its symptoms. You'll be able to find successful ways to regulate your moods, relieve your stress, improve your thought processes, and break the bipolar cycle--for a happier, healthier life.