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Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions
The psychological benefits of mindfulness are already known. However, for people struggling with emotions like anxiety, guilt, anger, loneliness, sadness, or low self-esteem, mindfulness practices can be enhanced by adding an ingredient: self-compassion. This book offers steps for incorporating it into life.
Helps readers learn how to help their loved one come to terms with a bipolar diagnosis and find effective treatment - and how to work together to get control over the mood swings and live life to the fullest. This book shows spouses what they can do to providehelpful nurturance and support, while also taking care of themselves.
There has been an explosion of research into the physiological and neural bases of social behavior over the years. This book approaches the topic from a developmental perspective.
Shows how research in adolescent literacy can be translated into effective practice in middle and high school classrooms. This book discusses findings on the adolescent learner, addressing such topics as comprehension, content-area literacy, differentiated instruction, gender differences in literacy learning, and English language learners.
Building on pioneering animal studies, and making use of noninvasive techniques for studying the human brain, research on the human amygdala has blossomed over the years. This volume brings together leading authorities to synthesize the knowledge on the amygdala and its role in psychological function and dysfunction.
Reviews the knowledge about developmental disabilities: neuroscientific and genetic foundations; the impact on health, learning, and behavior; and, effective educational and clinical practices. This handbook analyzes what works in intervening with diverse children and families, from infancy through the school years and the transition to adulthood.
Explores the complexities of immigrant family life in North America and analyzes the individual and contextual factors that influence health and well-being. Synthesizing research from a range of disciplines, this book addresses such key topics as child development, school achievement, and the cultural and religious contexts of parenting.
