Easy ways of dealing with difficult people. Psychotherapist Arlene Matthews Uhl offers the most effective strategies for dealing with difficult people—from strangers and co-workers to friends and family—by characterizing the four major types and revealing specific methods to cope with them in every aspect of life. - Jargon-free, practical advice and strategies—for home and at work. - Unique approach based on behavioral patterns, not simply personality types. - Includes tactics on diffusing tense encounters in any situation. - Features tips for “cutting the cord” when personal relationships become too difficult.
WHO'S CRAZY ANYWAY? Therapist Joan Mazza lets you decide! This extremely useful guide to therapy grew out of Joan Mazza's experience as both a patient in therapy, as well as years as a practicing therapist. Using what she learned, she has written a practical, easy-to-read book designed to help readers make informed, wise decisions when seeking the help they need. The book is written in user-friendly sound bites. Each topic covered has a brief explanation and in some cases, examples. As new concepts and techniques in the mental health field are being developed by pioneering and innovative therapists all the time, it is impossible to list all the therapy models and techniques available today. Still, Joan Mazza covers the main schools of thought and practice, as well as many non-traditional methods. An extensive bibliography recommends other books for study in those areas where readers may wish to seek further, more extensive coverage. When practiced responsibly, ethically and with caution, psychotherapy has a lot to offer people in distress. This book encourages readers to think critically about their problems and how they can be resolved. It suggests the types of help to pursue, and urges patients to be good consumers-willing to evaluate services received as they proceed. Who's Crazy Anyway? suggests questions for readers to ask themselves and their therapist. Joan Mazza contends that you know what's best for you, and this book is a good place to begin.
Tells how to overcome shyness, learn to make small talk, present toasts, host parties, present oneself effectively at a job interview, run a meeting, and give a speech
The events which led me to become a regular and favored motivational lecturer to business and aboard cruise ships- eventually leading sessions in over 190 cruises- began with one of the biggest decisions my husband and I undertook.
Back On Track deals with wellness, back relief, lifestyle improvement and fitness. Author Roberta Bergman puts these topics into a comprehensive, reader friendly interactive, hands-on guide, especially for anyone with common chronic back ailments. The author’s focus is on back pain prevention through posture improvement, ergonomics, therapeutic exercise, stress reduction, proper body mechanics, disciplined exercise and the basics of good nutrition.Back On Track is a learning tool for people who want to find the right physical techniques to heal their back or protect it from hurt. Dr. Aubrey Swartz, Executive Director of the prestigious American Back Society wrote the book’s forward, stating that “Roberta Bergman is to be commended on her continuing efforts to develop exercise programs to assist in the prevention and treatment of postural and mechanical back pain problems. We agree that developing and maintaining a reasonable level of physical conditioning can be helpful for achieving these goals.” Back On Track appeals to young people and baby boomers.Whoever uses their neck and back with the proliferation of screen technology (tech neck.) It speaks to people who have acquired chronic back pain from the lack of suitable exercise, under conditioned muscles, sedentary habits, poor posture, stress and improper nutrition. Back On Trackis an exercise manual for back stretching, strengthening, posture improvement and relaxation techniques to reduce chronic back and neck pain. It can be easily followed in the comfort of one’s home, office or gym.
Have you ever felt you could use more faith?Many times we feel this way but don't know what to do about it. Faith is like a muscle; it must be worked out and applied in order for it to increase. Billy Joe Daugherty, pastor of the 20,000 member church Victory Christian Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has compiled 101 powerful and faith...