Balancing Act is an indispensable resource for handling stress and strain. It is practical, comforting and humorous. Mind-body wisdom, meditations and strategies makes this a must-have for your bedside...
If you have found yourself putting off your resolution to exercise more or eat better, procrastinating, making excuses to yourself for inactivity or poor eating habits, then this cassette tape can be an invaluable help in giving you the means to get over that hurdle, to resolve the "battle inside" between 'the part of you' that knows what you should do to be healthy and fit, versus 'the part of you' that seems to sabotage it or even do the...
(2008 IPPY Award: Bronze Medalist, Psychology/Mental Health) Learning self-help skills (eating, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene) can be challenging for people with autism, but is essential for independence. SELF-HELP SKILLS FOR PEOPLE WITH AUTISM thoroughly describes a systematic approach that parents and educators can use to teach basic self-care to children, ages 24 months to early teens, and even older individuals. With an...
This educational program presents 25 different resources or techniques people use to overcome depression. Duration: 30 minutes. Easy to view and understand. The 25 activities are alternatives to help anyone dealing with depression to cope. Reminder of common activities people successfully use to improve their lives facing depression. View this program repeatedly for the first two weeks. Then, view it often to remind you to use these life...
The ultimate goal of those with a mental disorder and the people who love them is balance: emotional, mental, spiritual, and behavioral. Yet, living with and responding to a mentally ill person often leads to the chaos of a relationship where the rules change, the dynamics are volatile, and the expectations are unanchored. In readable, down-to-earth prose, A Balanced Life teaches family and friends what they can expect from those they love who...
Bulimia nervosa can evidence itself in a vast array of comorbid sympto ms, often overwhelming both the patient's ability to cope and managed care's willingness to pay. This first-of-its-kind manual provides an effective, integrated treatment approach for working with clients stru ggling with bulimia nervosa in today's managed care environment. The author presents a detailed range of "dosage" treatment plans - from 1- 2 sessions to over a...
A Clear and Effective Approach to Learning DBT Skills First developed for treating borderline personality disorder, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) has proven effective as treatment for a range of other mental health problems, especially for those characterized by overwhelming emotions. Research shows that DBT can improve your ability to handle distress without losing control and acting destructively. In order to make use of...