Rewire Your Anxious Brain
Rewire Your Anxious Brain

Author: Catherine M. Pittman

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2015-01-02

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 1626251150

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Do you ever wonder what is happening inside your brain when you feel anxious, panicked, and worried? In Rewire Your Anxious Brain, psychologist Catherine Pittman and author Elizabeth Karle offer a unique, evidence-based solution to overcoming anxiety based in cutting-edge neuroscience and research. In the book, you will learn how the amygdala and cortex (both important parts of the brain) are essential players in the neuropsychology of anxiety. The amygdala acts as a primal response, and oftentimes, when this part of the brain processes fear, you may not even understand why you are afraid. By comparison, the cortex is the center of “worry.” That is, obsessing, ruminating, and dwelling on things that may or may not happen. In the book, Pittman and Karle make it simple by offering specific examples of how to manage fear by tapping into both of these pathways in the brain. As you read, you’ll gain a greater understanding how anxiety is created in the brain, and as a result, you will feel empowered and motivated to overcome it. The brain is a powerful tool, and the more you work to change the way you respond to fear, the more resilient you will become. Using the practical self-assessments and proven-effective techniques in this book, you will learn to literally “rewire” the brain processes that lie at the root of your fears.

Rewire Your Brain
Rewire Your Brain

Author: John B. Arden

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-03-22

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0470487291

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How to rewire your brain to improve virtually every aspect of your life-based on the latest research in neuroscience and psychology on neuroplasticity and evidence-based practices Not long ago, it was thought that the brain you were born with was the brain you would die with, and that the brain cells you had at birth were the most you would ever possess. Your brain was thought to be “hardwired” to function in predetermined ways. It turns out that's not true. Your brain is not hardwired, it's "softwired" by experience. This book shows you how you can rewire parts of the brain to feel more positive about your life, remain calm during stressful times, and improve your social relationships. Written by a leader in the field of Brain-Based Therapy, it teaches you how to activate the parts of your brain that have been underactivated and calm down those areas that have been hyperactivated so that you feel positive about your life and remain calm during stressful times. You will also learn to improve your memory, boost your mood, have better relationships, and get a good night sleep. Reveals how cutting-edge developments in neuroscience, and evidence-based practices can be used to improve your everyday life Other titles by Dr. Arden include: Brain-Based Therapy-Adult, Brain-Based Therapy-Child, Improving Your Memory For Dummies and Heal Your Anxiety Workbook Dr. Arden is a leader in integrating the new developments in neuroscience with psychotherapy and Director of Training in Mental Health for Kaiser Permanente for the Northern California Region Explaining exciting new developments in neuroscience and their applications to daily living, Rewire Your Brain will guide you through the process of changing your brain so you can change your life and be free of self-imposed limitations.

Taming Your Outer Child
Taming Your Outer Child

Author: Susan Anderson

Publisher: New World Library

Published: 2015-01-05

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 160868315X

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Take Control of Your Life Chances are, you’ve already had run-ins with your Outer Child — the self-sabotaging, bungling, and impulsive part of your personality. This misguided, hidden nemesis blows your diet, overspends, and ruins your love life. Your Outer Child acts out and fulfills your legitimate childlike needs and wants in the wrong place, at the wrong time, and in counterproductive ways: It goes for immediate gratification and the quick fix in spite of your best-laid plans. Now, in a revolutionary rethinking of the link between emotion and behavior, veteran psychotherapist Susan Anderson offers a three-step program to tame your Outer Child’s destructive behavior. This dynamic, transformational set of strategies — action steps that act like physical therapy for the brain — calms your Inner Child, strengthens your Adult Self, releases you from the self-blame and shame at the root of Outer Child issues, and paves new neural pathways that can lead to more productive behavior. The result is happiness, fulfillment, self-mastery, and self-love.

Rewire Your OCD Brain
Rewire Your OCD Brain

Author: Catherine M. Pittman

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2021-06-01

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 1684037204

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Rewire the brain processes that cause obsessions and compulsions—and take back your life! If you’ve ever wondered why you seem to get trapped in an endless cycle of obsessive, compulsive thoughts, you don’t have to wonder anymore. Grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience and evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Rewire Your OCD Brain will show you how and why your brain gets stuck in a loop of obsessive thinking, uncertainty, and worry; and offers the tools you need to short-circuit this response and get your symptoms under control—for good. Written by clinical psychologist Catherine Pittman and clinical neuropsychologist William Youngs, this groundbreaking book will show how neurological functions in your brain lead to obsessions, compulsions, and anxiety. You’ll also find tons of proven-effective coping strategies to help you manage your worst symptoms—including relaxation, exercise, healthy sleep habits, cognitive restructuring, cognitive defusion, distraction, and mindfulness. The brain is powerful, and the more you work to change the way you respond to obsessive thoughts, the more resilient you’ll become. If you’re ready to rewire the brain processes that lie at the root of your obsessive thoughts, this book has everything you need to get started today.

Limbic System: Amygdala, Hypothalamus, Septal Nuclei, Cingulate, Hippocampus: Emotion, Memory, Language, Development, Evolution, Love
Limbic System: Amygdala, Hypothalamus, Septal Nuclei, Cingulate, Hippocampus: Emotion, Memory, Language, Development, Evolution, Love

Author: R. Gabriel Joseph

Publisher: Science Publishers

Published: 2017-11-26

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9781938024528

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The Neuroscience of Feelings, Emotions, and Our Darkest Impulses. This introductory text provides a detailed overview of those brains structures which control or mediate all aspects of emotion, memory, rage, violence, and sexuality: the hippocampus, amygdala, hypothalamus, and septal nuclei.

Tickle Your Amygdala
Tickle Your Amygdala

Author: Neil Slade

Publisher: Neil Slade Books and Music

Published: 2012-03-01

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 9780979636356

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ONLY FROM Neil Slade Books: Includes Bonus 1 Hour Tickle Your Amygdala Audio CD, Free upgraded PRIORITY Shipping- TICKLE YOUR AMYGDALA shows you how to turn on the best part of your brain- as simple as imagining a feather inside your head. And now, the latest brain science and brain imaging has proven that 'thought' really is the most incredible Mind Over Gray Matter! This book will show you how to turn on the most powerful Brain Radar in the entire You-Niverse. It's waiting for you right between your ears. Part One: The Illustrated Tickle Your Amygdala is a fun, simple, and quick explanation to help you get the general idea of what amygdala tickling is all about. Part Two: The Amygdala Tickling Three Course Gourmet Presentation includes "Detailed Explanations of Amygdala Tickling," "Amygdala Interviews," and "Ways to Do It," including the science behind amygdala tickling and 52 Ways to Tickle- That's a new way to turn on the best part of your brain for every week of the year. Featuring 56 conversations with world famous experts in many areas, including: TERRY JONES Monty Python's Flying Circus, Dr. LAWRENCE BLAIR World renown Anthropologist, GEORGE NOORY Radio Talk Show Host, JOSH BLUE Comedian and winner Last Comic Standing, MARIE-LOUISE OOSTHUYSEN Brain Researcher, DR. ROBERT NEUMANN M.D. Neurosurgeon, NANCY TALBOTT Scientific Crop Circle Research, and many many others. Every Neil Slade is an author, musician, film maker, and artist. His web site www.NeilSlade.com has been a staple of the Internet since 1996, and has been read by millions of people worldwide. For more information see TickleYourAmygdala.com All of Neil's books are recommended reading by Bloomsbury Review, National Book Review Magazine.

Soda Pop Head
Soda Pop Head

Author: Julia Cook

Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues

Published: 2011-09-01

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1937870863

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"There goes Lester. Watch him fester. His ears start to fizz. He gets mad as a griz. His face turns red. He's a Soda Pop Head. You just never know when Lester will blow. His cap will go flying. If it hits you, you'll be crying, so you'd better stay away from Lester today!" His real name is Lester, but everyone calls him "Soda Pop Head." Most of the time he's pretty happy, but when things seem to be unfair his ears gets hot, his face turns red and he blows his top! Lester's dad comes to his rescue by teaching him a few techniques to "loosen the top" and cool down before his fizz takes control. Soda Pop Head will help your child control his/her anger while helping them manage stress. It's a must for the home or classroom.

The Anxiety First Aid Kit
The Anxiety First Aid Kit

Author: Rick Hanson

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2020-08-01

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1684038502

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“Ideal for these unsettling times; highly recommended for general readers." —Library Journal (starred review) A quick-relief guide for calming anxiety and stress right now—during the COVID-19 pandemic If you’re feeling unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety right now, please know that you aren’t alone. In these extreme and uncertain times, it’s natural to be in a constant state of mental and physical strain. Whether you’re dealing with job loss, a sick loved one, or just feeling the weight of the world during your 2 a.m. doomscroll—you need quick tools you can use right now, whenever and wherever you are, to lower stress and soothe anxiety. This emergency kit has you covered. Written by a dream team of mental health experts and grounded in evidence-based therapy, The Anxiety First Aid Kit offers powerful tools for triaging stress and anxiety in the moments when you need it most. You’ll find easy and doable ways to help you press pause on panic, and find your calm spot right away. You’ll discover in-the-moment interventions to help you relax before your anxiety and stress go into overdrive. And finally, you’ll learn how to make healthy and workable lifestyle changes to improve your mental health and increase resilience, so you can effectively deal with stressful situations in the future—no matter what life throws at you. Between pandemic-related economic fears, the frustrations of social distancing, indoor confinement, work and household double duties (now including homeschooling!), and the looming threat of serious illness, is it any wonder you’re feeling completely stressed out and anxious? If you need immediate relief, The Anxiety First Aid Kit has everything you need to manage stress and anxiety—right now.

Taming Your Crocodiles
Taming Your Crocodiles

Author: Hylke Faber

Publisher: Courier Dover Publications

Published: 2018-05-16

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 048682084X

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""True leadership means freeing yourself from fear and charting a purpose-filled path. This book helps readers unlock their potential for growth by saying goodbye to their 'crocodiles' and fostering a supportive environment"--Provided by publisher"--

Imagery-Enhanced CBT for Social Anxiety Disorder
Imagery-Enhanced CBT for Social Anxiety Disorder

Author: Peter M. McEvoy

Publisher: Guilford Publications

Published: 2018-01-26

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1462533051

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"The treatment in this book helps to ease the suffering of people with social anxiety disorder by helping them to abandon the psychological factors that maintain their constant expectation of social catastrophe, while allowing them to retain the wonderful personal qualities they have that facilitate genuine and fulfilling relationships. Cognitive behavior therapy has been shown to be very helpful for SAD over many research trials with severe and complex clients. Imagery-based CBT "enhances" traditional approaches by emphasizing the benefits of facilitating cognitive and emotional change via the imagery mode. Multisensory imagery is highly emotionally evocative. Clients are encouraged to incorporate vivid, multisensory imagery into every aspect of the treatment in this book"--