Colum Kenny explores the significance of silence in the arts, business, personal relationships, therapy, faith, politics, and other areas of daily life.
This book demonstrates that silence is... (more)
Now available again in paperback. A fine, concise account of the life and work of Freud, which might prove useful to anyone seeking a general overview before plunging into Freud's works. (more)
My Body, My Home is an interactive self-care workbook guide to belonging, and healing your disconnect between body and mind. It is a path to self-acceptance and resilience.
My Body, My Home is... (more)
What impact can video games have on players? How does psychology influence video game creation? Why do some games become cultural phenomena?
The Psychology of Video Games explores the... (more)
Dementia: The Basics provides the reader with a clear and compassionate introduction to dementia and an accessible guide to dealing with different parts of the dementia journey, from pre-diagnosis... (more)
Although it may seem that humans suffer from an endless number of emotional problems and challenges, Healing Developmental Trauma presents a model for psychotherapy and growth showing that most... (more)
Co-written with psychologists and a college student who has experienced anxiety herself, this is a relatable and straightforward guide to managing worry in emerging adulthood. As well as providing... (more)
Are we really being ourselves on social media? Can we benefit from connecting with people we barely know online? Why do some people overshare on social networking sites? The Psychology of Social... (more)
Many women expect to become mothers but are childless through social rather than biological reasons - perhaps they haven't met the right person or they prioritised career or education earlier in... (more)
In this complete and updated edition of the groundbreaking In Therapy, world-renowned therapist Susie Orbach reveals what really goes on in therapy. Worldwide, increasingly large numbers of people... (more)
Who believes in conspiracy theories, and why are some people more susceptible to them than others? What are the consequences of such beliefs? Has a conspiracy theory ever turned out to be true? The... (more)
Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our life, health and longevity and yet it is increasingly neglected in twenty-first-century society, with devastating consequences: every major disease... (more)
The captivating, untold story of Hermann Rorschach and his famous inkblot test, which has shaped our view of human personality and become a fixture in popular culture. In 1917, working alone in a... (more)
Critical psychology argues that all ways of knowing involve power relations. Women's spirituality in the form of witchcraft and sorcery are prime examples of the way modernity and the European... (more)
Psychobook will inform, entertain, delight and amaze you. It is a spectacular revelation of a world long hidden from the popular eye, bringing to light a fascinating array of psychological tests and... (more)
What does it mean to be truly alive? Aged 24, Matt Haig's world caved in. He could see no way to go on living. This is the true story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over an illness that... (more)
In Love and Sex: Fifty Therapy Lessons, psychotherapist Patricia Morris reflects on the thought-provoking patterns of experience that patients reveal in speaking about how their intimate... (more)
While it may seem like a simple enough act, forgiveness is a difficult, delicate process that, if executed correctly, can be a profoundly moving and deep learning experience. Whatever the scenario... (more)
Since its inception, psychoanalysis has been hailed as a revolutionary theory of how the mind works, whilst some of its ideas such as the Oedipus complex have become part of everyday conversation. In... (more)
The book describes how to use breathing as a medium for self-regulation and self-reflection and how balanced breathing thus helps to promote mental and physical health and alleviate symptoms... (more)
The Rorschach for relationships, The Redstone Psych Tests will generate self-reflection, conversation and amusement. Based on long-forgotten psychiatric tests, three different games offer revelations... (more)
For mental health professionals who must regularly guard against compassion fatigue and secondary traumatisation, intentional self-care isn't just essential; it's a survival tool. If therapists don't... (more)
Mindfulness involves learning to be more aware of life as it unfolds moment by moment, even if these moments bring us difficulty, pain or suffering. This is a challenge we will all face at some time... (more)
Whether an infrequent occurrence or a constant running narrative, internal self-talk can be mildly irritating or severely debilitating. Not always the classic sign of schizophrenia or other serious... (more)
Sigmund Freud is best known as the father of psychoanalysis. Born in 1856, he was a physiologist, medical doctor and psychologist who spent most of his life in Vienna, Austria. He developed... (more)
Shrinking the News brings together Coline Covington’s wide range of articles from her regular column in the online newspaper, The Week. The articles cover current events from October 2008 until... (more)
A graphic memoir. Shortly before her thirtieth birthday, Forney was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Suffering from (but enjoying) extreme mania, and terrified that medication would cause her to lose... (more)
Terrible events are very hard to deal with and those who go through a trauma often feel permanently changed by it. Grief, numbness, anger, anxiety and shame are all very common emotional reactions to... (more)
What separates the sane from the mad? How hard or easy is it to tell them apart? And what if the difference is really between being mad and going mad? In this landmark work Darian Leader undermines... (more)
Understanding how our brains and bodies actually work is a powerful tool in mitigating the anxiety generated by unpleasant physical and emotional symptoms that we all may experience from time to... (more)