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Have you, a friend or family member been living with undiagnosed autism? For every visibly autistic person you meet, there are countless 'masked' people who pass as neurotypical. They don't fit the stereotypical mould of autism and are often forced by necessity to mask who they are, spending their entire lives trying to hide their autistic traits. In particular, there is evidence that autism remains significantly undiagnosed in women, people of colour, trans and gender non-conforming people, many of whom are only now starting to recognise those traits later in life.

If you've always wanted a calmer home and a life with room to breathe but you think decluttering means exhausting weekends and ruthless sacrifice, then keep reading…The kitchen counter. The calendar with no white space. The inbox, the photo roll, the mental to-do list that follows you to bed...

OCD sucks. It’s loud. It’s bossy. And it’s really good at convincing you that you need to do what it says. But what if you stopped taking orders from it?In OCD Sucks: A Survival Guide, anxiety and OCD therapist Natasha Daniels takes more than two decades of clinical experience and turns...

Hundreds of thousands of clinicians and graduate students have relied on this text--now significantly revised with more than 50% new material--to learn the fundamentals of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). Leading expert Judith S. Beck demonstrates how to engage patients, develop a sound case...

That's exactly what expert therapist Laura E. Knouse and preeminent authority Russell A. Barkley offer in this friendly guide, with the Preface read by Dr. Barkley and the rest of the book read by Dr. Knouse. Concise, digestable chapters provide a menu of science-based strategies and resources for getting organized, completing tasks from start to finish, managing time, regulating your emotions and impulses, and addressing common relationship problems faced by adults with ADHD. The book shares ideas you can use every day, complete with self-coaching tips, helpful links, and practical tools.

This ground-breaking new book combines the best of Compassion-Focused Therapy with the most effective mindfulness techniques. The result is an extremely effective approach to overcoming everyday emotional and psychological problems and improving one's sense of well being. Based on the latest work from Professor Paul Gilbert OBE, best-selling author of The Compassionate Mind, and Buddhist expert Choden.

In Empowered by ADHD, you'll find clear strategies to turn challenges into superpowers. Plus, as a bonus, you’ll also get Make OCD Your Superpower to help you or a loved one manage and take control of obsessive-compulsive tendencies. These books are different because they offer a blend of science and empathy, focusing on actionable insights that cater to individuals' diverse challenges with ADHD. It's not just another generic guide; it's tailored to you, offering the latest research on ADHD and OCD.

If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you might have an irrational fear of being contaminated by germs, or obsessively double-check things. You may even feel like a prisoner, trapped with your intrusive thoughts. And while OCD can have a devastating impact on your life, getting real help can be a challenge. Combining mindfulness practices with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), The Mindfulness Workbook for OCD offers practical and accessible tools for managing the unwanted thoughts and compulsive urges that are associated with OCD.

Bring your home out of the mess it’s in—and learn how to keep it under control! Housekeeping expert Dana K. White shares reality-based cleaning and organizing techniques that will help you learn what really works. Do you experience heart palpitations at the sound of an unexpected doorbell?...

Are you tired of snapping at someone you love, then spending the rest of the day drowning in shame? Do small moments of criticism or rejection send your nervous system into a full-blown emotional spiral? Have you tried mindfulness apps, habit trackers, and journaling prompts, only to discover that your ADHD brain does not politely access coping skills while it is busy going feral? You are not too sensitive, too dramatic, or failing at emotional regulation because you "know better" but still react. For many adults with ADHD, emotions hit fast, hard, and loud. That is where DBT comes in.

For over two decades, The Addictive Personality has helped people understand the process of addiction. Now, through this second edition, author Craig Nakken brings new depth and dimension to our understanding of how an individual becomes an addict. Going beyond the definition that limits dependency to the realm of alcohol and other drugs, Nakken uncovers the common denominator of all addiction and describes how the process is progressive.

When Rosie's best friend has an affair with her husband, the consequences reverberate through the lives of two families. Relationships are torn apart, friendships shattered and childish innocence destroyed. Her daughter Daisy's fragile hold on reality begins to unravel when a letter arrives that...

Throughout history people have sought to cope with a life that is often stressful and hard. We have actually known for some time that developing compassion for oneself and others can help us face up to and win through the hardship and find a sense of inner peace. However in modern societies we rarely focus on this key process that underpins successful coping and happiness and can be quick to dismiss the impact of modern living on our minds and well-being. Instead we concentrate on 'doing, achieving' and having'.

Perfectionism isn’t really about high standards—it's about avoiding shame. Perfectionism doesn't always look like overachievement—it can also manifest as self-sabotage, anger, procrastination, addiction, and more. But beneath each of these patterns lies the same fear: you don't belong as...

In The Path out of Hell psychotherapist Carolyn Cowan reveals a ground-breaking approach to working with the emotion that hides lurking behind most forms of human suffering: shame. The path you will take through this book will reveal what shame is, how you ended up with it, what you have done with it, and how to create change. It is an epic journey for which Carolyn has a thoroughly road-tested map. The end goal is to ask you to make choice to change and take responsibility for that in a way that you will have never heard, nor conceived of, before.

If you suffer from unwanted, intrusive, frightening, or even disturbing thoughts, you might worry about what these thoughts mean about you. Thoughts can seem like messages - are they trying to tell you something? But the truth is that they are just thoughts, and don’t necessarily mean anything. Sane and good people have them. If you are someone who is plagued by thoughts you don’t want - thoughts that scare you, or thoughts you can’t tell anyone about - this book may change your life.

Swedish Death Cleaning offers a compassionate, no-pressure approach to clearing clutter—at your own pace—so you can create a home filled with peace, clarity, and freedom.

'What if I were to tell you that a psychopathic arsonist might also be the person most likely to save you from a burning building?' This book is about a special kind of persuasion: 'flipnosis'. It has an incubation period of just seconds, and can instantly disarm even the most discerning mind...

Pure obsessional obsessive-compulsive disorder, or "Pure O" OCD, is a subtype of OCD that is characterized by intrusive thoughts, images, or urges without any visible symptoms. These "hidden compulsions" can include constant reassurance seeking, obsessive regret or worry, and may involve...

Swedish Death Cleaning for Seniors. Clear the Clutter, Find Peace in Letting Go, Leave a Thoughtful Legacy for Those You Love, and Make Room for What Matters Most. Do you look around your home and feel overwhelmed by a lifetime of belongings—unsure where to begin? Many seniors want a simpler, more manageable space, but decluttering can feel emotionally heavy or physically tiring. You may also wonder how to make things easier for your loved ones in the future.