Practical Guide Series – serie

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.

Stand out from the crowd and achieve better results. Identify and develop the patterns of thought and behaviour which are beneficial to you, helping you to succeed in the workplace by using neurolinguistic programming (NLP). Written by an expert in business coaching, this Practical Guide will teach you to utilise NLP techniques to achieve success, enabling you to deal effectively with problems and to master any situation. Full of useful tips, exercises and case studies, NLP for Work will help you to get motivated, unlock your potential and learn to enjoy your work.

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.

Motivate your team to go the extra mile.New managers, experienced managers or aspiring managers - learn how to understand your team and get the best out of them. From hiring new members to dealing with poor performance, from goal setting to promoting work-life balance, understand how to foster effective employees with Alison and David Price's A-Z map to managerial success.Filled with expert insights, real-life case studies and proven techniques, this Practical Guide will make you a better manager - right now.

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.

Remap your path to success with effective motivational techniques.Learn to use the psychological techniques of neurolinguistic programming (NLP) to 'reprogram' your brain -replacing the negative attitudes that hold you back with positive thought patterns that will enable you to be more effective, confident and successful.In just under twenty simple steps, Neil Shah shows you how to use NLP to develop new habits of behaviour and thought that will help you succeed in all areas of life, from influencing others and understanding how they influence you, to achieving your goals, to managing stress.

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.

Achieve your careergoals.A Practical Guide toGetting the Job You Want supports you through all the stages of finding your perfect job -from organisation and preparation to the different ways to implement a jobsearch campaign. In a challenging job market you need to create a resumé thatwill sell you, and to be well prepared for interview. Both new graduatesand those returning to the job search will learn simple yet effectivetechniques from award-winning career psychologist, Denise Taylor.

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.

Motivate your team to go the extra mile.New managers, experienced managers or aspiring managers - learn how to understand your team and get the best out of them. From hiring new members to dealing with poor performance, from goal setting to promoting work-life balance, understand how to foster effective employees with Alison and David Price's A-Z map to managerial success.Filled with expert insights, real-life case studies and proven techniques, this Practical Guide will make you a better manager - right now.

Maximize your happiness in the workplace. Stop negative thinking and tackle your problems at work using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).Learn to control anger and frustration, reduce workplace anxiety and take control of your work-life balance by introducing CBT's insights into your working day. Full of real-life examples and useful exercises, this Practical Guide will help you to replace feelings of inadequacy and a lack of motivation with new ways of thinking, to help you work better with others, and make you happier and more effective in the workplace.

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.

MAKE YOUR MONEY WORK FOR YOU by matching your spending and investments to your valuesCONTROL YOUR SPENDING BEHAVIOUR by gathering and tracking financial information efficientlySIMPLIFY YOUR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT by learning to use the right tools effectivelyREALIZE YOUR SAVINGS GOALS by understanding what you want to and can achieveIntroducing Personal Finance, by economics expert Michael Taillard, teaches you everything you need to know about managing your financial life. It's crammed full of practical advice on how to save, earn and get the most out of your money.

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.