68 Results with the "Self-help" genre


    • Prologue: Facing Trauma Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Prologue: Facing Trauma Trauma can touch anyone, regardless of their circumstances or environment. It’s not limited to soldiers returning from war or those living in conflict zones like Syria or the Congo. The reality is that trauma affects our families, friends, and even ourselves. According to research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five Americans was sexually molested as a child, one in four was beaten by a parent, and one in three couples experiences physical…
    • Don’t Make Assumptions Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4: Don’t Make Assumptions, the third agreement in The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz, a principle that addresses the profound impact assumptions can have on our lives. Ruiz explains that making assumptions often leads to misunderstandings, unnecessary conflict, and emotional distress. Many of the problems we face in relationships and life stem from the habit of assuming we know what others are thinking or what they mean by their actions, often without confirming or asking for clarification.…
    • Chapter 11: Uncovering Secrets: The Problem of Traumatic Memory Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 11 explores the complexities of traumatic memory, using the case of Julian, a man who had repressed memories of being sexually abused by a Catholic priest, as a pivotal example. The story is a powerful illustration of how trauma can lie dormant for years, only to resurface unexpectedly, often triggered by a single event or memory. Julian’s experience, marked by vivid images and overwhelming emotions, reflects the fractured nature of traumatic memory, where the mind struggles to process and…
    • Chapter 13: The Gospel of Stability: Relearning How to Move to Prevent Injury Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 13 delves into the essential role of maintaining physical fitness as we grow older, with a particular focus on injury prevention through stability training. A significant factor contributing to the decline in physical activity in later years is the presence of injuries that were never fully rehabilitated. These lingering injuries often disrupt exercise routines, leading to chronic pain, limited mobility, and a general decline in physical capabilities. The author emphasizes how injuries, whether…
    • Chapter VI — Remember Human Nature Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter VI begins with a compelling invitation to reclaim time—not by adding more hours to the day, but by using the ones we already have with greater intent. The author doesn’t ask for a dramatic life overhaul. Instead, he proposes a modest challenge: devote just over an hour daily to nourishing the mind. This effort, though small in comparison to the day's total span, has the potential to unlock deeper engagement with life. It's a question of investment—one that promises immense return without any…
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      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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      by testsuphomeAdmin ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This book is the fruit of thirty years of trying to understand how people deal with, survive, and heal from traumatic experiences. Thirty years of clinical work with traumatized men, women and children; innumerable discussions with colleagues and students, and participation in the evolving science about how mind, brain, and body deal with, and recover from, overwhelming experiences. Let me start with the people who helped me organize, and eventually publish, this book. Toni Burbank, my…
    • Chapter 1: Lessons from Vietnam Veterans Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 1: Lessons from Vietnam Veterans. In the late 1970s, the author began their work as a psychiatrist at the Boston Veterans Administration Clinic, encountering a patient named Tom, a Vietnam War veteran. Tom's story unfolded over the course of his sessions, revealing a man deeply scarred by his experiences in Vietnam. He had joined the Marine Corps out of duty and idealism, rising quickly to the role of platoon leader. After surviving a harrowing experience during the war, where he witnessed the…
    • Always Do Your Best Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin THE FOURTH AGREEMENT Always Do Your Best THERE IS JUST ONE MORE AGREEMENT, BUT IT’S the one that allows the other three to become deeply ingrained habits. The fourth agreement is about the action of the first three: Always do your best. Under any circumstance, always do your best, no more and no less. But keep in mind that your best is never going to be the same from one moment to the next. Everything is alive and changing all the time, so your best will sometimes be high quality, and other times it…
    • Chapter 12: The Unbearable Heaviness of Remembering Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 12 delves into the profound and complex nature of trauma and its enduring effects on the mind and body. The historical perspective on trauma has evolved over the centuries, with medical and psychological communities initially reluctant to acknowledge the depth of its impact. Not until the horrors of World War I forced the issue into the limelight did society begin to confront the long-lasting physical and psychological effects of trauma, often termed "shell shock" at the time. Despite this, the…
    • Chapter 14: Nutrition 3.0: You Say Potato, I Say “Nutritional Biochemistry” Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 14 explores the complexity and confusion surrounding nutrition, emphasizing the misinformation that has pervaded dietary discussions. The author draws on both personal experiences and professional insights to critique the divisive nature of popular diets and the shortcomings of traditional nutritional science. The chapter reflects on the author's journey from adhering strictly to a ketogenic diet to adopting a more flexible and scientifically informed approach, which he refers to as "Nutritional…
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