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Well Worth the Effort
In Changing for Good, Prochaska, DeClemente, and Norcross took the model of change that they developed as a means of avoiding the bias inherent in other approaches to the understanding of behavioral change and translated it into a behavioral approach to changing. They have made suggestions for passage through their staged developmental model that can be helpful both to individuals seeking to change entrenched behavior on their own and to therapists who choose to adopt their model in clinical practice.
Excellent Book
Excellent book describing the scientifically evidenced stages of change.This is a must read for clinicians and a great guide for anyone seeking change in their life.Highly recommended.

Changing For Good
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Subjects:  1. Motivational & Inspirational    2. Personal Growth - General    3. Psychology    4. Self-Help    5. Substance Abuse & Addictions - General    6. Popular psychology    7. Self-Help & Practical Interests    8. Self-Help / General   

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Mind Hacks: Tips & Tools for Using Your Brain
It's a book very interested about language in mind and speech comprehension. I read a short comment in BBC Focus magazine and I wish to read because it's very easy to learn the misteries of mind in cognitive science applied to language and psichology.

A fun book
It is not a typical "hacks" book in that it does not tell you how to utilize you brain more effectively or do neat things.It *does*have a lot of exercises that show you cool things on how your brain works with sections describing how your brain works - and a number of experiments (blind spot, Magnet interaction with the brain, word parsing in the the mind, and so on). This book goes very well with a recent title called _Mind Wide Open_ by Steven Johnson.
Interesting reading
I found this book to be interesting in the way that it presents it's topics. It was insightful and worth the purchase. It is the type of book that you select chapters that interest you as opposed to going cover to cover. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Brain    2. Cognitive Psychology    3. Computer Books: General    4. Computers    5. Neuropsychology    6. Popular works    7. Psychology    8. Security - General    9. Thought and thnking    10. Attention    11. Cognitive theory, metacognition, vision, audition, motor skills, brain research, cortex, metacortex, sensori-motor    12. Computers / Social Aspects / Human-Computer Interaction    13. Data security & data encryption    14. Listening    15. Movement, Psychology of    16. Network security    17. Psychology & Psychiatry / Neuropsychology    18. Psychology/Cognitive Psychology    19. Reasoning    20. Thought and thinking    21. Visual perception   

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Review by professional life coach, this is simple and powerful
This is a simply written book that contains very powerful and useful ideas about managing your inner critic.It focuses on mindfulness of your process and disidentifying with the voices in your head that undermine you on a daily basis.
A fairy tale picture book for adults
This book is a light way to deal with something serious -that could kill you spiritually every day and every moment.Playfulness has importance in people.It spoke to my inner child-the inner child in you is the one who let in these "seeds of doubt"(gremlins if you will) in the first place and I suppose it is this child who must release them back to the universe.While reading this book-a fast read by the way-I got thefeeling that this seasoned professional author doesn't hang with the usual crowd of stodgy "take themselves too seriously" psych types, and I was so proud of him for stepping apart- for having the courage and wisdom -and writing this book in his own unique style that spoke to the part of me that agreed to release and or silence the "gremlin " in me- it is a gift to the world.

A little bit lightweight
This book has some great insights into getting past your ego blocks and old personality limitations.
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Subjects:  1. Applied Psychology    2. Choice (Psychology)    3. Happiness    4. Personal Growth - General    5. Personal Growth - Happiness    6. Personal Growth - Self-Esteem    7. Personal Growth - Success    8. Psychological aspects    9. Psychology    10. Self-Help    11. Self-perception    12. Success    13. Self-Help / Happiness   

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Often Recommended
The mother influences the child's growth and development. That's pretty obvious. This book goes to the neurobiological underpinnings of this phenomenon, referring to several thousand studies, to show how the connection between mother and child actual influences the way the child's brain develops. It is a treasure trove of information on how the prefrontal cortex matures through interaction with the mother in the early stages of life. An exceptionally thorough, well written study
I found this book exceptionally engaging and fascinating. I have read much about the development of affective, cognitive, psycho-sexual, self and gender development, and wanted to learn more about the physiological andanatomical correlates to the observable behaviors in babies and children,and this book was 100% satisfying. The author painstakingly discussesBowlby, Ainsworth, Spitz and other attachment theorists, providing theessential facts of affective and attachment development, and then in a veryclear, understandable way, provides the neuroanatomic and neurochemicalexplanations of the observed phenomena. The book is intensively researched,and the ideas are developed in a sequential, logical and easy-to-followmanner. I recommend reading Robert Karen's book "BecomingAttached" first, to truly understand Schore's book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Developmental - General    2. Developmental Neurobiology    3. Emotions    4. General    5. Neuropsychology    6. Neuroscience    7. Psychology    8. Behavioural theory (Behaviourism)    9. Child & developmental psychology    10. Neurosciences   

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Ideas presented used immediately
With the info presented, I was able to immediately put into action some of the ideas.And they worked!I feel more confident parenting and isn't that the goal of the book?

Excellent resource for clinicians and parents
Many children who were abused, neglected, or exposed to domestic violence in early childhood have attachment problems.This may lead to violent and other anti-social behaviors.Any clincian helping youth with these problems should read this book.It is helpful, clear, and a great resource.

Reactive Attachment Disorder
This book is easy to understand and easily explains the basics in symptoms, attachment theory and practice. Solid information for all levels of interst. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Attachment disorder in childre    2. Attachment disorder in children    3. Child Psychiatry    4. Developmental - Child    5. Medical    6. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders    7. Psychiatry - Child & Adolescent    8. Psychology    9. Child & developmental psychology   

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Great CBT Tool for Working with Children
This is a great and easy to use workbook with a number of very helpful worksheets to present the concepts of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Children.The authors have created a website that allows you to download the worksheets onto your computer to use in a clean and colorful format.If you work with children and use the concepts of CBT, this is a great tool to help children look at the connection between their thoughts and behaviors. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Clinical Psychology    2. Pediatrics    3. Psychology    4. Psychopathology - Compulsive Behavior    5. Behavioural theory (Behaviourism)    6. Children    7. Cognitive theory    8. Psychology & Psychiatry / Clinical Psychology    9. Psychotherapy   

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Good book but not what expected
Very encouraging stories yet I prefer to see those positive stories tight to the hand of of the Lord.

Required reading for doctors?
The stories of real communication in this book will stay with me for a long time.I wish Dr. Remen's examples of listening and being present would be required reading for medical residents and practicing doctors,especially in this time of increasingly computerized medicine.
Read and receive a blessing
This is a great book. It affirms that healing has a spiritual dimension. Some of the stories touched me in such a way that I will remember them all of my life. I read this book as part of a book club; it generated good discussion. I plan to give away copies to friends and family. I would also recommend this book to anyone who is suffering from a serious illness. It is both hopeful and real, two qualities difficult to combine in spiritual writing. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Ethics, Jewish    2. Exempla, Jewish    3. Inspirational    4. Inspirational - General    5. Jewish way of life    6. Judaism - Rituals & Practice    7. Personal Growth - Happiness    8. Religion    9. Personal Christian testimony & popular inspirational works    10. Religion & Beliefs    11. Religion / Inspirational    12. Self-Help & Practical Interests   

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fast, ontime, and new as promised
it was new as promised and delivered sooner than expected... this person is honest and does good business

Evidence needs reinforcement.
The science moves slowly. Unfourtunately, some chapters are based in weak evidence.

Great reference!
A "gold standard" for my clinical supervision group, I have already used this book quite a bit. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Behavior therapy    2. Clinical Psychology    3. Handbooks, manuals, etc    4. Mental Disorders    5. Psychology    6. Psychotherapy    7. Psychotherapy - General    8. Reference    9. therapy    10. Psychology & Psychiatry / Clinical Psychology   

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This one really does help
I've ploughed through a spate of self-help books on this topic lately, and have written some scathing reviews; because all of them appeared to have their own agendas, and none of them seemed to help.
Great book
Great book for anyone who needs a little help understanding the greiving process.

How to Survive the Loss of a Love
Very helpful.I have marked certain pages and read whenever I need it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Death, Grief, Bereavement    2. Grief    3. Interpersonal Relations    4. Joy and sorrow    5. Loss (Psychology)    6. Mental Health    7. Psychology    8. Self-Help    9. Coping with death & bereavement    10. Popular psychology   

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If you are a leader in a congregation, you simply have to absorb the concepts in this book
This is a book to be absorbed slowly.
Read, and Your Ministry Will Never Be the Same
This book has a reputation of revolutionizing the way its readers view congregational life. Based on his experience as a rabbi and marriage and family therapist, the late Ed Friedman gives the most comprehensive and practical understanding of congregations as emotional systems. Conflicts are explained not from a linear standpoint, i.e. "A causes B," but from a systemic perspective where all participants are contributors. Each part of the system is connected to, or has its own effect upon, every other part. This helps to explain why many "issues" that arise within a congregation cannot be settled on the level of content, but must be viewed as representations of how the persons surrounding the issues are participating in the relational system. "Issues" may seem settled, but if the relational system continues to function the same way, the same or other "issues" will reappear later, because they were merely symptomatic of the emotional dynamics among the people involved. This book begins by explaining the major concepts of family systems theory, and applies them to organizational life, leadership, and the leader's family. It is full of examples, which makes these complex ideas easier to grasp. Few books are as insightful and helpful in equipping church leaders to understand congregations. It is the standard in applying family systems theory to congregations.

A MUST READ for all persons in positions of leadership
"Generation to Generation" by Edwin Friedman is a groundbreaking book on the dynamics of organizational and religious leadership as seen through the lens of the multi-generational family systems model.In the book, Friedman uses case studies and examples drawn from his own leadership experience and uses them to illustrate how leadership can be understood and transformed by having an awareness of three major systems that directly affect organizational leadership:Read more

Subjects:  1. Christianity - Pastoral Counseling    2. Family    3. General    4. Judaism    5. Judaism - General    6. Pastoral Theology    7. Psychology    8. Psychotherapy - Counseling    9. Religion    10. Religion - Pastoral Care / Counseling    11. Religious gatherings    12. Religious life    13. Christian ministry & pastoral activity    14. Psychology & Psychiatry / Counseling   

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Learn to let go.
I have been recommending this book to my astrology clients and people who take my Creative Living class for years.It helps its readersto focus on how to change difficult patterns relational patterns--which we all know is not easy.Readers feel the kindness and compassion of the author as well as her expertise throughout the book.
A must for everyone!!!
This audio book was a great source of information, not only for helping me figure out my past anger issues, but how to deal with future issues.The examples in the book were real life and I could place myself in those situations.I have listened to it more than once, and I still keeping finding ways to avoid anger and work on the real issues with my kids, parents, co-workers and spouse.Again, a must for everyone...it may sound strange,but would make a great wedding present!

Best book on relationship I have read
I love this book. Over the years I have also recommended this book to other people and each one got at least one important insight for their situation. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Anger    2. Anger Management    3. Interpersonal Relations    4. Personal Growth - Happiness    5. Psychology    6. Psychology Of Women    7. Self-Help    8. Women    9. Self-Help / Anger Management   

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Sexy is as sexy does, according to Sari Locker (called "our favorite tantalizing sex writer" by Read more

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Excellent GuideBook
Most people know that there's more to sex than the missionary position. But to make sex really hot, some people need a little guidance. That's where acclaimed sex educator--and WCBS-TV relationship correspondent--Sari Locker steps in. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Amazing Sexhas fresh advice on how readers can make smart sexual choices, cast aside inhibitions, and keep their sex life exciting well into their golden years.

For beginners only....
This book should be more aptly called "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Boring Sex" as it would more likely state what it really discusses. I have read a number of books on this topic, and have expected it to deliver the goods, but it only spoke on a superficial, elementary level. I think readers deserve more than that! Has anyone reading this book looked at "The Science of Sex" by Dr. Pezzi, MD (google it)? I challenge readers to compare the two books, and see which delivers what it promises.

You don't have to be an "idiot" to enjoy this book!
Whether or not you're well-skilled in sexual matters or a complete beginner, this is THE book to read on the subject. I thought the author did an amazing job with all things sex. It reminded me a bit of "The Guide to Getting it On", as it was very in-depth and revealing look into human sexuaity. But it wasn't text-booky at all.
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Subjects:  1. Family & Relationships    2. Family/Marriage    3. Love & Romance    4. Love / Sex / Marriage    5. Sex Relations    6. Psychology & Psychiatry / Human Sexuality   

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Uplifting book that keeps on giving........
My daughter gave this great book to me recently. Subsequently, after receiving such enjoyment while reading it,I ordered several to give to others.Also, when I brought it book to work to share with others............they also ordered several!
Guaranteed to Cheer You Up
This book is great.Between the pictures and the sense of humor in the text, you can't help but smile.

nice picker-upper
it's a great little book, someone gave one to me and I returned the giving by ordering one for someone in need ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Conduct of life    2. Depression    3. Depression (Psychology)    4. Melancholy    5. Miscellanea    6. Motivational & Inspirational    7. Personal Growth - Happiness    8. Psychology    9. Sadness    10. Self-Help    11. Self-Help / Depression   

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Had to have it
I perused this book through interlibrary loan and had to have my own copy.Executive skills are reviewed and handy, handy procedures are given along with various forms intended to help the student, teacher, and parent stay organized and in tune with the student's performance.My copy is currently in my classroom and I intend to use it.This book is appropriate for any student, not just those with attention or organization difficulties.

Valuable Information for teaching Organizational Skills
This book gives detailed information that could help students develop "self-talk" cues to remain focused with homework assignments, daily organizational task and long term projects.The term Executive Function works.The forms at the end of the book are helpfull and can be rearranged for individual student use. A good overview of what can help students who have "ADD" or "ADHD". ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Education / Teaching    2. Educational Psychology    3. Executive ability in adolescen    4. Executive ability in adolescence    5. Executive ability in children    6. Psychology    7. Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent    8. Self-management (Psychology) f    9. Self-management (Psychology) for teenagers    10. Education    11. Psychology & Psychiatry / Child Psychology   

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Excellent book
Very well written, thorough, and easy to read. I think this is a must have for qualitative researchers. I have read three other qualitative research texts. This one goes beyond the other three and ought to be part of any qualitative researcher's library.

A must have for your qualitative research
This is one of John Creswell's best books by far. I purchased it in paperback and actually had it spiral bound by a local print shop because I used it so much. I can't go on enough of how helpful this book was with one of my doctoral courses. I am glad our professor choose this text because when we went through various pieces of the five qualitative designs it gave great examples, detailed lists for guidance, and a great glossary. The studies in the text were very helpful as well. I recommend every masters and doctoral student to add it to their bookshelf, I guarantee you will use it a lot. It is invaluable!!!

A helpful tour guide for your journey
This book really helped me write my master's thesis. For anyone who may be doing graduate study in the social sciences and is interested in qualitative research, this is a GREAT place to start.Read more

Subjects:  1. Methodology    2. Research    3. Social Science    4. Social sciences    5. Sociology    6. Social Science / Research    7. Social research & statistics   

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Dr. Deepak Chopra & Happiness!
I want to make you aware of a new book written by Dr. Deepak Chopra, called: Power Freedom and Grace: Living from the Source of Lasting Happiness. This book was published by Amber-Allen Publishing, the same publishing company that published The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz. Dr. Chopra is an illimitable author of over 45 books, more than 100 audio, video and CD-ROM titles which have been translated into 35 languages with over 20 million copies sold worldwide.
Powerful and real
Deepak Chopra helped turn my life around years ago--I'm so glad others have discoverd him and his insightful advice. Especially today, this book is needed. Makes a great gift also.

Lost opportunity
Dr. Chopra is a dear man.To be in his presence is a powerful experience.But sometimes it's painful to read his work, as when he goes over the same material again and again, chapter after chapter.Mimicking his one time spiritual master, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who does the same thing so much more elegantly.
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Subjects:  1. Hinduism    2. Personal Growth - General    3. Personal Growth - Happiness    4. Psychology    5. Self-Help    6. Spiritual    7. Spiritual Healing    8. Spirituality    9. Mind, body, spirit: disciplines & techniques    10. Self-Help / Personal Growth / General   

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Cute and VERY USEFUL
I haven't read a lot of books on men because I didn't think that I'd find one that I could actually USE. A friend recommended this one and I've been recommending it ever since. A lot of what I used to take as being "normal" I've realized is just weak behavior from men who don't really want me around for what I want to be around for! Good riddance to them!!!!! Half of a man or a piece of a man is NOT EVER acceptable, especially after reading and re-reading this book!

DATING MINIMUM REQUIRED READING
If you have already launched yourself into the outer world of dating without any navigation map, do not despair!This book and 2 others by the author, Greg Behrendt, will be all you need to reach your destination!You will laugh, you will cry, and you just may end up married after all!In any case, reading this may bring the clarity that has been so missing in your head & heart!This book is one of the greatest gifts that you can give yourself or to that really messed up best friend of yours!
Relationship less than ideal ?Break upand run !
I bought this book because I've been hearing the title tossed about.While stating the obvious dating wisdom, it's not clear for whom this book is for.Is it a "reinflate my ego after the breakup" or a break-up instigator ?Laced with the hackneyed "men are pigs" buzz phrases, this book presents a series of fake letters and "statistics" as real.Email is not an important form of communication ?Has this author never had a good IM or cell-phone message session?That's the modern form for love letters.Perhaps he's just too old to comment on the communication of those currently at breeding age.
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Subjects:  1. Attitudes    2. General    3. Humor    4. Interpersonal Relations    5. Love & Romance    6. Love / Sex / Marriage    7. Man-woman relationships    8. Men    9. Psychology    10. Self-Help    11. Sex Relations    12. Topic - Relationships    13. Self-Help / General   

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What Are You Thinking This New Day?
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "A man is what he thinks about all day long..." We are...we really, really are. But the sad fact of the matter is, most of us do not really know what we are thinking. In fact, I would say that most of us aren't really thinking at all. Most of us are just operating on unconscious reactions to things.
As a Man Thinketh
Small easy read that has to be the best self-help, Sprititually helpful; but not at all religious.Can read it in a couple of hours but each line is so powerful and easily understood that you want to study each one.

Life Changing
When thoroughly digested and fully comprehended, the principles and their practical application of James Allen's classic will Change Your Life...and more importantly the way you think about it, instantaneously! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Inspirational    2. Inspirational - General    3. New Thought    4. Personal Growth - Happiness    5. Religion    6. Mind, body, spirit: disciplines & techniques    7. Popular psychology    8. Spirituality   

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Help Yourself Heal
After an accident & surgery & a long rehab period, I suffered from flashbacks to the accident. I began treatment for PTSD, including counseling, medication, & this workbook. With what I learned in the workbook, I developed coping skills that helped my recovery. I strongly recommend the book to anyone who suspects they might have PTSD or needs coping skills to help themselves heal from any type of mental illness. It is a great way to work daily on issues covered in therapy or a way of discovering issues to address in therapy.
Wonderful resource for everyone involved with this life difficulty
This is an incredible resource for clients , therapists, and family members involved in PTSD.This book outlines what PTSD is, what we can do for it, and provides numerous exercises to begin the healing process.There is a way to heal and this book provides a path of healing that is second to none.I used aspects of this book to develop an implement a program that treated NYPD and FDNY who suffered from PTSD due to 9-11.Much benefit was received.Highly recommended for therapist, clients, and anyone seeking information releated to PTSD.

Very good resource
Again I would recomend this seller to all of my friends and colleauges. Manuel sent promptly and in excellent condition. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Diagnosis    2. General    3. Mood Disorders    4. Motivational & Inspirational    5. Popular works    6. Post-traumatic stress disorder    7. Psychology    8. Self-Help    9. Stress Management    10. Treatment    11. Coping with personal problems   

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Very helpful
I am a professional counselor and this book was recommended to me by another professional counselor.I find it very helpful in working with children of all ages.I even use some of the techniques on my oldest child who has some anxious behaviors.

Great for parents
This book is one of the best I've seen in terms of describing how anxiety works and providing tips to combat it. It is written clearly and plainly and even includes some illustrations that make it very easy to understand why kids with anxiety have difficulty with certain tasks. This book gave me hope for how I could help my two sons with anxiety. It made me feel empowered by giving me concrete advice that I could use at home and pass on to their teachers at school. This is required reading for anyone who has anxiety themselves or is trying to helping someone else who does.

Fantastic!
This book is exactly what I was looking for.It very clearly explains anxiety problems and how to deal with them.The solutions are very straight-forward, practical and helpful. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Anxiety in children    2. Child Development    3. Clinical Child Psychology    4. Developmental - Child    5. Family & Relationships    6. Family / Parenting / Childbirth    7. Family Relationships    8. Family/Marriage    9. Mood Disorders    10. Parenting - General    11. Psychoneuroses    12. Family & Relationships / Child Development