Practical Guide Series – serie

Appreciate your life- right here, right now.Learn how to use mindfulness every day, by listening to your body, becoming more aware of the present and letting go of negative thoughts.Mindfulness teacher and consultant Tessa Watt introduces simple techniques with lots of examples and exercises for newcomers to begin right away, as well as outlining deeper mindfulness practice for those who wish to take it further.Reduce anxiety and handle your emotions more effectively, enjoy the moment and recover from bad moods more quickly, and slow down and find your own source of calm.

Overcome fears, manage negativity and improve your life. Using the tools of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), understand your behaviour and how to change negative patterns, learn how to think differently about problematic situations, put your worries into perspective and start to feel better, achieving and exceeding your goals.Clinical psychologists Clair Pollard and Elaine Iljon Foreman offer activities to support you, stories to provide perspective and a clear framework to guide you. This Practical Guide will help you to develop effective coping strategies, so that you can think more constructively, act more calmly, and feel better about yourself.Part of the Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme.

Chronic pain affects huge numbers of people - the WHO estimates that 37-41% of people across developed and developing countries suffer, and the figure rises in countries like the UK where the population is ageing. From arthritis to migraine, back pain to diabetes, chronic pain is a huge problem for individuals, their families and carers, health providers and employers.David Walton, a clinical and cognitive psychologist who experiences chronic pain himself, guides readers through an understanding of the nature of pain; how the body and mind react to it; how to minimise pain; and how to choose the right therapies, medication and relief strategies. Modern research is presented in an engaging and positive way, alongside self-assessment questionnaires, case studies and practical do's and don'ts.Through an understanding of pain mechanisms and relief strategies, readers will be enabled to manage their symptoms better and regain some control over their daily lives.

Develop and improve your relationship with teenagers. The teenage years are complex, exciting and often turbulent. Growth, development and learning are intrinsic to this period and every teenage experience is different. For anyone who cares about a teenager's wellbeing, development and learning, this Practical Guide offers a theoretically informed way of thinking about, understanding and actually living with teenagers. Focusing on the three major issues prevalent in teenage years: achievement, belonging and control, and the behaviours that fall within these categories, experienced professional educational psychologist Kairen Cullen expertly draws upon a wealth of experience and the different psychological theories and approaches that can be used to address each issue.

From comfort eating and skipping meals to anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, disordered eating comes in many forms. With expert advice from an experienced psychologist, this book will help you get back on track and get the help you need. Break bad habits and replace them with better ones; understand your issues so that you can move forward; and learn to overcome your fears, love your body and discover how to enjoy food again.

Make your money workfor you.A Practical Guide toPersonal Finance is  crammed full of practical advice on how to save, earn and getthe most out of your money. Economics expert Michael Taillard teaches youeverything you need to know to successfully manage your financial life.Control your spendingbehaviour, by gathering and tracking financial information efficiently;simplify your financial management, by learning to use the right toolseffectively, and realise your saving goals, by understanding what you canachieve.

'Dr Cullen provides the reader with a wealth of knowledge, highly perceptive insights and practical strategies in a clear well-written book that will be very useful for both parents and teenagers to read and use. Highly recommended.' - Tim Francis, HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist (Educational)An original, theoretically informed way of thinking about, understanding and actually living with teenagers.Complex, exciting and often turbulent, every teenage experience is different, and growth, development and learning are intrinsic to these years. This book is for anyone who cares about a teenager's wellbeing, development and learning.Experienced professional educational psychologist Kairen Cullen, parent of four adult children, draws upon a wealth of experience as she looks at the areas of particular challenge in the teenage years, and the different psychological theories and approaches that can be used to address them. Full of case studies, practical tips and exercises, this guide focuses on the three major issues prevalent in teenage years: achievement, belonging and control, and the behaviours that fall within these categories. Underpinning everything with educational psychology literature and psychology theory in general, Dr Kairen Cullen expertly explains how the reader can develop and improve their relationships with teenagers.

From interviews to dates, the boardroom to the stage, being aware of the non-verbal signals you, and others, send can have a huge impact on your relationships and success in life - for better or worse. This fun and friendly guide will show you how to 'read' the body language of others, and how to project the right signals, so you can manage the impression you give to others. Full of real-world and pop-cultural examples, practical tips and strategies, and underpinned by principles from psychological and social experiments, you'll learn how to use and interpret non-verbal messages to put your best face, and body, forwards.

Building Self-Esteem brings you easy-to-follow techniques for improving your self-image, so you can achieve a realistic and positive view of yourself and live a happier and more successful life. A positive self-image can help you to improve your relationships and focus on what matters to you, whether that's dealing with feelings of inadequacy, exploring your creativity, or improving physical fitness.Based on psychological assessments and practical journaling exercises, Building Self-Esteem enables you to uncover your needs, preferences and concerns, and to move away from whatever is holding you back.

Embrace the ups and downs of parenting.Guided by experts in children's development, explore new approaches to parenting, understand how they can benefit your family and learn how to put them into practice straight away.Accepting that every child is unique, and that parenting is a continuous learning process, educational psychologist and parenting expert Dr Kairen Cullen explains how best to understand your child and respond to their needs.

Live the good life and be a better person.Moral philosophy has a long and distinguished history, but what use is it to your everyday life? Why might you even want to be a good person?This Practical Guide explores how you can use different ethical philosophies when dealing with everyday decisions and moral conundrums - from being a good friend to raising children, considering your environmental impact or re-evaluating your beliefs on marriage.Jargon-free and full of straightforward advice, this is the perfect concise introduction to using ethics to make better decisions.

Overcome passive behaviour and take ownership of your thoughts and feelings.Express yourself more clearly and learn to beat negative thinking, stand up for yourself and feel confident.Discover the courage to voice your own feelings and thoughts when, even about difficult issues, and to do so in a way which is respectful and honest to others. In seven straightforward steps, this Practical Guide will help you to develop the key characteristics of assertiveness, helping you to stand up for and be truer to yourself.

To do: take the stress out of workdefeat 'information overload' be more efficient.  Whether you are overwhelmed by your to-do list, or get stressed just looking at your full inbox, this Practical Guide from productivity expert Graham Allcott reveals how to think, and act, more productively and to start loving work.Following a simple A-Z of expert tips and real-life examples, you will learn to improve your focus, regain control, and feel cool, calm and collected.

Talk, listen, support and understand better. Develop a hands-on understanding of how counselling works and how it can help people, viewing the subject from both a client's and a trainee counsellor's perspective.Learn how to listen more attentively and be a better communicator, be more empathetic with a heightened perception of others, and improve your relationships with both those around you and yourself.Providing expert insights, real-life case studies and useful skills, this Practical Guide offers an invaluable guide to anyone interested in learning more about counselling.

Collaborate to get better agreements for everyone. Negotiation doesn't have to be a fight to get what you want at the expense of the other side. In fact, you'll create better deals and better relationships through collaboration.Gavin Presman's ethical and mutually-beneficial approach shows you how to prepare for and engage in every negotiation - whether you're drawing up a contract with a client, buying a house or settling family disagreements.With step-by-step guidance, checklists and amusing and relatable examples, this guide will improve the negotiating skills of any reader, enhancing personal and professional relationships in the process.

Clear away negative emotions and find your inner calm.Learn how to use Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to improve your emotional well-being and change your life. In A Practical Guide to EFT, EFT Founding Master Judy Byrne gives practical advice on the proven method of 'tapping', teaching you how to remove negative feelings, let go of the past, improve willpower and aim for a positive future, helping you to take back control of your life.

Make other people say'Yes'! Yes to your requests. Yes to your ideas. Yes to your products. Yes toyour proposals.A Practical Guide toPersuasion uses psychology,expert advice and practical techniques to teach you how to influence the peoplearound you in an ethical way. Learn how to increase your presence, by knowing when to talk and when tolisten; develop a strategy of success, by preparing, planning and craftingopportunities and make change happen by understanding what drives youraudience.

Apply the wisdom of philosophers to become a happier person. What is happiness? What makes you happy?Is there more to life than happiness?Learn to cultivate your taste for pleasure, free yourself from the various disturbances of life, and overcome irrational expectations that cause distress. Go with the flow and rediscover the joy of existence.Filled with exercises, tips and case studies, this Practical Guide will enable you to see happiness in a new light, with the help of the world's greatest minds

Self-Esteem: A Practical Guide brings you easy-to-follow techniques for improving your self-image. It's packed with practices from CBT and related disciplines so you can achieve a realistic and positive view of yourself and live a happier and more successful life. FEEL BETTER and worry less. VALUE YOURSELF and overcome feelings of inadequacy. GET MOTIVATED and unlock your potential. COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY to maintain successful relationships.

Based on practical, clinically proven, and tried-and-tested approaches, Introducing Family Psychology - A Practical Guide looks at fifteen major problems that are typically encountered by families. Introducing Family Psychology - A Practical Guide provides workable solutions based on experiences that cross cultural boundaries. This Practical Guide is a valuable resource to help child carers - from single parents to grandparents - deal with the difficulties that can arise when bringing up a child.