Nastolatki jednego dnia mogą doświadczać intensywnych i zupełnie przeciwstawnych uczuć: euforii i przygnębienia, poczucia przynależności do grupy rówieśniczej i poczucia wykluczenia z niej, entuzjazmu i zniechęcenia, brawury i lęku, wiary w siebie i zwątpienia we własne możliwości. Odczuwają silny stres, ponieważ brakuje im umiejętności potrzebnych do radzenia sobie z przytłaczającymi emocjami oraz nawiązywania satysfakcjonujących relacji.Przedstawiony w książce model pracy z młodzieżą (DNA-V) łączy założenia terapii akceptacji i zaangażowania oraz psychologii pozytywnej z najnowszą wiedzą naukową na temat procesów rozwojowych. Jest to całościowy program pokazujący, jak pomóc młodym ludziom odkryć i rozwijać własne mocne strony, radzić sobie z trudnymi emocjami oraz przełamywać negatywne wzorce myślenia. Zaprezentowane narzędzia pomagają wykształcić umiejętności psychologiczne, które pozwolą młodym osobom zaangażować się w działania zgodne z własnymi wartościami, osiągnąć stawiane sobie cele, w pełni zrealizować swój potencjał oraz zbudować pozytywne relacje z rówieśnikami i rodziną. Umiejętności te ułatwią im przejście przez trudny okres dojrzewania.Zaprezentowana wiedza została zilustrowana przykładami i opisami przypadków. Książka zawiera zestaw przydatnych materiałów, takich jak formularze i karty pracy, a także ćwiczenia i rady dotyczące dostosowania technik do indywidualnych potrzeb nastolatka. Autorzy wyjaśniają też, jak zorganizować pracę w dużych grupach i klasach szkolnych.Niniejsza książka to nieocenione źródło wiedzy dla psychologów, psychoterapeutów, nauczycieli i pedagogów oraz dla każdego, komu leży na sercu dobro młodzieży.
Sądziłem, że świat jest taki, jaki jest, i nic tego nie zmieni, na pewno nie ja. Znajdowałem się na rozstaju własnej drogi i nie miałem pojęcia, jak i dokąd iść. Moje życie było na zakręcie, za którym wydawało mi się, że już nic nie ma, tylko przepaść. Mijał dzień za dniem, jeden podobny do drugiego. Każdego ranka budziłem się po przespanej nocy, ale tak bardzo zmęczony swoim życiem. Kolejny następny poranek wydawał się mi bezsensownym rozpoczęciem następnego dnia, który i tak nic nie przynosił…
Tymi słowami Grzegorz Gretkowski wprowadza czytelnika do Kodeksu Małego Rycerza. Bohater powieści rozpoczyna kolejny dzień, który jest smutnym ciągiem życia pozbawionego celu. Jawi mu się ono jako pasmo nic nieznaczących minut, godzin, dni, lat… Pewnego dnia na swojej drodze spotyka chłopca o perłowych włosach. Mały Rycerz, jak go nazwał, otworzył jego umysł na zdawałoby się oczywistą prawdę – że życie ma sens „teraz”, a nie wczoraj czy jutro. To właśnie „teraz” trwa ono naprawdę.
Aby odkryć tę prawdę i ją zrozumieć, udał się w drogę przez pustynię; prowadził go Mały Rycerz. Po pokonaniu 20 etapów w nagrodę wrócił do swojego starego - nowego życia z nowym prawdziwym imieniem, które było ukryte na dnie serca. Już wiedział, że jest to możliwe dzięki wierze, uporowi i miłości.
Wyjść z Labiryntu jest łatwo, pod warunkiem podążania we właściwym kierunku. A co znajdziemy na jego końcu? Pełnię życia, radość, ale przede wszystkim relację ze sobą i bliską osobą na poziomie najbardziej satysfakcjonującym. Aby odnaleźć wyjście z Labiryntu nie trzeba stosować metody prób i błędów. Wystarczy zanurzyć się w opowieść, którą serwuje Magdalena Walczak.
Książka to duchowo-psychologiczna podróż po planszach, korytarzach i zakamarkach relacji z samym sobą. Spotkamy na naszej drodze przewodników, pomocników, przeszłość, własne emocje, Anioła Stróża i ukochanego. Spojrzymy na wyrastające pod nogami szafy, talie kart, wieże własnych schematów i pola do gry. Czym jest wyjście z Labiryntu i czy zawsze to, czego pragniemy, będzie dla nas faktycznie najlepsze? Przez właśnie te pytania przeprowadzi nas Alicja.
Magdalena Walczak to germanistka z wykształcenia, nauczycielka języka niemieckiego z zamiłowania, specjalistka ds. transakcji oszukańczych z zawodu, rozkochana w słowie i metaforach, w ludziach i naturze. Tak jak Alicja szuka wyjść z życiowych labiryntów, a potem spisuje je w instrukcje. Pierwszą z nich jest właśnie ta książka.
Economies, companies and markets operate in accordance with patterns which are influenced by naturally occurring events combined with human psychology and behaviour. The wisest investors learn to appreciate these rhythms and identify the best opportunities to take actions which will transform their finances for the better. This insightful, practical guide to understanding and responding to cycles - by a world-leading investor - is your key to unlocking a better and more privileged appreciation of how to make the markets work for you and make your money multiply.
The world abounds with tricksters, swindlers, and impostors. Many of them may well be described with the term Machiavellian. Such individuals disrespect moral principles, deceive their fellow beings, and take advantage of others’ frailty and gullibility. They have a penetrating, rational, and sober mind undisturbed by emotions. At times we cannot help but be enchanted by their talent even though we know they misuse it.
Recent studies have revealed that Machiavellians possess a complex set of abilities and motivations. This insightful book examines the complexities of the Machiavellian trait, in relation to attitude, behaviour, and personality. By integrating results and experiences from social, personality, cognitive, and evolutionary psychology, Tamás Bereczkei explores the characteristics of Machiavellianism (such as social intelligence, deception, manipulation, and lack of empathy), and the causes and motives guiding Machiavellian behaviour. The author also demonstrates how Machiavellianism is related to strategic thinking and flexible long-term decisions rather than to a short-term perspective, as previously thought, and explores Machiavellianism in relation to the construct of the Dark Triad.
The first comprehensive psychological book on Machiavellianism since Christie and Geis’ pioneering work in 1970, Machiavellianism summarises the most important research findings over the last few decades. This book is fascinating reading for students and researchers of psychology and related courses, as well as professionals dealing with Machiavellians in their work and practice.
What are the benefits of owning a dog on health and well-being? Why does a ‘problem dog’ behave as it does and how can owners deal with unwanted behaviour? How do dogs communicate with humans and each other?
The Psychology of Dog Ownership explores the nature of our unique relationship with dogs and its effect on our mental and physical welfare. The book uses psychological learning theory to examine dog behaviour and highlights the importance of determining between typical dog behaviour and behaviour disorders that need treatment.
Focusing on how dog owners can communicate effectively with their pets, and always with the dog’s best interests in mind, The Psychology of Dog Ownership enhances our understanding of the modern human-canine bond and shows how important and enjoyable this relationship can be.
This is the essential reference work for any student studying psychology for the first time. Packed with easy-to-understand definitions and helpful diagrams, the new edition has been expanded to include the key concepts within the growing field of neuroscience, as well as greater coverage of positive psychology.
Key features include:
over 2,500 entries
extensive cross-referencing for easy navigation
mini biographies of key psychologists
list of key reference works
study notes section
list of common abbreviations
Also including a list of key references in the field and a guide to writing essays and referencing your work, this is the perfect accompaniment for any student newly encountering this fascinating subject, those taking related disciplines in the health or social sciences, or professionals wanting to familiarise themselves with key terms and ideas.
People with autism are being left behind today, with only 16 per cent in full-time employment. This inspiring book addresses the lack of understanding of the wonderful contributions people across the autism spectrum can make to the workplace, drawing attention to this vast untapped human resource. Employers who create supportive workplaces can enhance their companies by making use of the talents of people with autism while also helping to produce a more inclusive and tolerant society, and people with autism can themselves benefit materially and emotionally from improved employment opportunities.
Packed with real-life case studies examining the day-to-day working lives of people across the autism spectrum in a wide variety of careers, this book provides constructive solutions for both employers seeking to improve their workplaces and for individuals with autism considering their employment options. It dispels popular myths about autism, such as that everyone is good at IT, and crucially tackles the potential job opportunities available across the spectrum, including for those who have no language at all. It also highlights the neglected area of gender differences in the workplace and the costs of autistic females’ ability to 'camouflage' their condition.
This book is a must-read for parents, employers and adults with autism, and for anyone interested in the present and future of people with autism in the workplace who will benefit from the positive message that employing autistic people is not an act of charity but one that makes sound economic sense.
There is a fundamental, powerful, and universal desire amongst humans to interact with others. People have a deep-seated need to communicate, and the greater their ability in this regard the more satisfying and rewarding their lives will be. The contribution of skilled interpersonal communication to success in both personal and professional contexts is now widely recognised and extensively researched. As such, knowledge of various types of skills, and of their effects in social interaction, is crucial for effective interpersonal functioning.
Previous editions have established Skilled Interpersonal Communication as the foremost textbook on communication. This thoroughly revised and expanded 6th edition builds on this success to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the current research, theory and practice in this popular field of study. The first two chapters introduce the reader to the nature of skilled interpersonal communication and review the main theoretical perspectives. Subsequent chapters provide detailed accounts of the fourteen main skill areas, namely: nonverbal communication; reinforcement; questioning; reflecting; listening; explaining; self-disclosure; set induction; closure; assertiveness; influencing; negotiating; and interacting in, and leading, group discussions.
Written by one of the foremost international experts in the field and founded solidly in research, this book provides a key reference for the study of interpersonal communication. This theoretically informed yet practically oriented text will be of interest both to students of interpersonal communication in general, and to qualified personnel and trainees in many fields.
Why do people who are more socially connected live longer and have better health than those who are socially isolated?
Why are social ties at least as good for your health as not smoking, having a good diet, and taking regular exercise?
Why is treatment more effective when there is an alliance between therapist and client?
Until now, researchers and practitioners have lacked a strong theoretical foundation for answering such questions. This ground-breaking book fills this gap by showing how social identity processes are key to understanding and effectively managing a broad range of health-related problems.
Integrating a wealth of evidence that the authors and colleagues around the world have built up over the last decade, The New Psychology of Health provides a powerful framework for reconceptualising the psychological dimensions of a range of conditions – including stress, trauma, ageing, depression, addiction, eating behaviour, brain injury, and pain.
Alongside reviews of current approaches to these various issues, each chapter provides an in-depth analysis of the ways in which theory and practice can be enriched by attention to social identity processes. Here the authors show not only how an array of social and structural factors shape health outcomes through their impact on group life, but also how this analysis can be harnessed to promote the delivery of ‘social cures’ in a range of fields.
This is a must-have volume for service providers, practitioners, students, and researchers working in a wide range of disciplines and fields, and will also be essential reading for anyone whose goal it is to improve the health and well-being of people and communities in their care.
Written by a cult survivor and renowned expert on cults and totalitarianism, Terror, Love and Brainwashing draws on the author’s 25 years of study and research to explain how almost anyone, given the right set of circumstances, can be radically manipulated to engage in otherwise incomprehensible and often dangerous acts.
Illustrated with compelling stories from a range of cults and totalitarian systems, from religious to political to commercial, the book defines and analyses the common and identifiable traits that underlie almost all these groups. It focuses on how charismatic, authoritarian leaders control their followers’ attachment relationships via manipulative social structures and ideologies so that, emotionally and cognitively isolated, they become unable to act in their own survival interests. Using the evolutionary theory of attachment to demonstrate the psychological impact of these environments, and incorporating the latest neuroscientific findings, Stein illustrates how the combined dynamic of terror and ‘love’ works to break down people’s ability to think and behave rationally. From small local cults to global players like ISIS and North Korea, the impact of these movements is widespread and growing.
This important book offers clarity and a unique perspective on the dynamics of these systems of control, and concludes with guidance to foster greater awareness and prevention. It will be essential reading for mental health professionals in the field, as well as policy makers, legal professionals, cult survivors, and their families, as well as anyone with an interest in these disturbing groups. Students of social and developmental psychology will also find it fascinating.
Based on Francesca Happé’s best-selling textbook, Autism: An Introduction to Psychological Theory, this completely new edition provides a concise overview of contemporary psychological theories about autism. Fletcher-Watson and Happé explore the relationship between theories of autism at psychological (cognitive), biological and behavioural levels, and consider their clinical and educational impact.
The authors summarise what is known about the biology and behavioural features of autism, and provide concise but comprehensive accounts of all influential psychological models including ‘Theory of Mind’ (ToM) models, early social development models and alternative information processing models such as ‘weak central coherence’ theory. The book also discusses more recent attempts to understand autism, including the ‘Double Empathy Problem’ and Bayesian theories. In each case, the authors describe the theory, review the evidence and provide critical analysis of its value and impact. Recognising the multiplicity of theoretical views, and rapidly changing nature of autism research, each chapter considers current debates and major questions that remain for the future.
Importantly, the book includes the voices of autistic people, including parents and practitioners, who were asked to provide commentaries on each chapter, helping to contextualise theory and research evidence with accounts of real-life experience. The book embraces neurodiversity whilst recognising the real needs of autistic people and their families. Thus Autism: A New Introduction to Psychological Theory and Current Debate provides the reader with a critical overview of psychological theory but also embeds this within community perspectives, making it a relevant and progressive contribution to understanding autism, and essential reading for students and practitioners across educational, clinical and social settings.
Is there a theory that explains the essence of consciousness?
Or is consciousness itself an illusion?
Am I conscious now?
Now considered the 'last great mystery of science', consciousness was once viewed with extreme scepticism and rejected by mainstream scientists. It is now a significant area of research, albeit a contentious one, as well as a rapidly expanding area of study for students of psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience.
This edition of Consciousness, revised by author team Susan Blackmore and Emily Troscianko, explores the key theories and evidence in consciousness studies ranging from neuroscience and psychology to quantum theories and philosophy. It examines why the term ‘consciousness’ has no recognised definition and provides an opportunity to delve into personal intuitions about the self, mind, and consciousness.
Featuring comprehensive coverage of all core topics in the field, this edition includes:
Why the problem of consciousness is so hard
Neuroscience and the neural correlates of consciousness
Why we might be mistaken about our own minds
The apparent difference between conscious and unconscious
Theories of attention, free will, and self and other
The evolution of consciousness in animals and machines
Altered states from meditation to drugs and dreaming
Complete with key concept boxes, profiles of well-known thinkers, and questions and activities suitable for both independent study and group work, Consciousness provides a complete introduction to this fascinating field.
Child and Adolescent Psychology provides an accessible and thorough introduction to human development by integrating insights from typical and atypical development. This integration cements understanding since the same processes are involved. Knowledge about atypical development informs the understanding of typical development, and knowledge about typical development is a necessary basis for understanding atypical development and working with children with disorders.
Based on international research, and informed by biological, social and cultural perspectives, the book provides explanations of developmental phenomena, with a focus on how children and adolescents at different age levels actually think, feel and act. Following a structure by topic, with chronological developments within each chapter, von Tetzchner presents and contrasts the major theoretical ideas in developmental psychology and discusses their implications for different aspects of development. He also integrates information about sensory, physical and cognitive disabilities and the main emotional and behavioral disorders of childhood and adolescence, and the developmental consequences of these disabilities and disorders.
Child and Adolescent Psychology is accompanied by online resources for lecturers and students to enhance the book, including essay questions for each chapter, Powerpoint slides and multiple-choice questions. The book and companion website will prove invaluable to developmental psychology students.
Oddychaj i… kochaj. Świadomy oddech może poprawić jakość naszego życia. Również w sferze związków. Oddech to wspaniałe narzędzie terapeutyczne, w dodatku takie, które możemy wykorzystać w każdej chwili. Coraz większa jest świadomość, że oddech wspomaga zdrowie, poprawia kondycję, niweluje stres i zwiększa koncentrację. Ale jak się okazuje - moc oddechu jest o wiele większa. Pomagając zintegrować 4 sfery, ciało, uczucia, umysł i ducha, może w znaczący sposób wpływać na relacje międzyludzkie, w tym relacje miłosne. Dzięki praktycznym poradom oraz ćwiczeniom zawartym w książce Oddech w związkach, nauczysz się wykorzystywać oddech do poprawienia jakości swojego życia uczuciowego i seksualnego. Dogłębnie poczujesz jak wspaniale jest kochać innego człowieka oraz siebie samego Grzegorz Pawłowski Licencjonowany coach ICC, life coach, coach oddechem, trener biznesu, praktyk NLP. Związany z formą rozwoju poprzez powrót do naturalnego oddechu jako głównego życiowego paliwa i niezwykle użytecznego narzędzia coachingowego. Twórca środowiska pracy z oddechem w Polsce i założyciel Szkoły CUUD Coachingu Oddechem. Wykładowca coachingu w Akademii Coacha w Wyższej Szkole Bankowej i w Collegium Civitas. Przez dwadzieścia lat przeprowadził kilka tysięcy indywidualnych sesji oddechowych i coachingowych. Autor książki Oddech. Oddychaj świadomie, żyj pełniej (Wydawnictwo Zwierciadło).
Pięćdziesiąt tysięcy lat temu, w epoce paleolitu górnego, nasi przodkowie wykonali najbardziej spektakularny skok rozwojowy w całych dziejach człowieka. Wcześniej – istoty ludzkie stanowiły mało znaczącą grupę dużych ssaków. Później – ludzki umysł był zdolny zawojować cały świat. Co takiego się stało?
W książce tej skupiamy się na tworzeniu mieszanin pojęciowych, wspaniałej umysłowej zdolności, która w swojej najbardziej zaawansowanej formie „dwuzakresowej” pozwoliła naszym przodkom osiągnąć przewagę i – na dobre lub na złe – uczyniła człowieka tym, kim jest dzisiaj. Badamy zasady tworzenia mieszanin pojęciowych, fascynującą dynamikę tego procesu i jego kluczową rolę w naszym myśleniu i naszym życiu.
How do we get from helpless baby to knowing teenager?
What impact do television, computers and iPads, the internet, video games and evolving technology have on the way children's minds develop?
Is cognition a question of learning and environment or of heredity?
How we learn to think, perceive, remember, talk, reason and learn is a central topic in psychology - and one that sees constant new research. In this very readable book, David Cohen discusses the latest studies and covers all the controversies that have dogged the subject for nearly 150 years. He examines the work of the 'greats' like Piaget, Freud and Vygotsky and shows how the issues that have intrigued psychologists relate to any child growing up today.
This book is for everyone who lives with, works with or studies children. David Cohen examines the fundamental issues of how children learn to read and write, of how their intellectual abilities are measured and the development of their morality. He examines child crime and looks at how modern media affect the way the child's mind develops.
This fully updated new edition of How the Child's Mind Develops, which incorporates new extracts from a mother’s weekly diary, is an integrated and thought-provoking account of the central issues in child development. Parents, professionals and students will find it an invaluable introduction.
Sport, Recovery and Performance is a unique multi-disciplinary collection which examines both the psychological and physiological dimensions to recovery from sport. Including contributions from medicine, neuroscience, psychology and sport science, the book expertly explores the implications for applied and strategic interventions to both retain and stabilize performance, and promote health and well-being.
Including chapters written by its leading experts, the book represents an important milestone in this evolving field of study. It covers issues around measuring recovery, the impact of overtraining on sleep and mental health, and addresses topics such as the impact of travel on performance. The book informs not only how managing recovery can improve performance, but also offers insights in how recovery can sustain athletes’ physical and mental health.
Citing research from a range of individual and team sports, as well as extreme situations and the workplace, this is an important book that will be widely read across the sport sciences.
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