The Qigong Workbook for Anxiety

The Qigong Workbook for Anxiety
Author: Kam Chuen Lam
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2014-06-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1608829510

We live in a fast-paced, busy world, and many of us are stressed out and anxious as a result. If you suffer from anxiety but have found little relief from modern western treatments, or if you are looking for complimentary treatment, the ancient practice of qigong—which can be understood as the cultivation of internal energy—may offer you relief. Qigong is rooted in Chinese philosophy and medicine, and it utilizes breathing, movement, and awareness exercises to promote healing and aid in meditation. In The Qigong Workbook for Anxiety, world-renowned and respected qigong master Kam Chuen Lam presents the first workbook for overcoming anxiety problems utilizing traditional Chinese energy-focusing exercises. By following these simple and accessible step-by-step exercises, readers will learn to transform feelings of anxiety into resilience and inner strength. The workbook also contains helpful illustrations to help you carry out these exercises. In the book, Lam will help you think about anxiety, and yourself, in a different way—as a whole. You’ll also learn to stop resisting moments of anxiety and other strong emotions, but rather to embrace them within the larger flow of your body’s energy field. By doing this, you will ultimately strengthen and cultivate the natural energy you possess. Author Kam Chuen Lam has been a traditional Chinese healer for over forty years, and is an internationally respected authority on the Chinese health systems of Chi Kung and Tai Chi. To find out more, visit www.lamkamchuen.org.

Anxiety Rx

Anxiety Rx
Author: Russell Kennedy
Publisher: St. Martin's Essentials
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2024-09-17
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 125036597X

From physician and neuroscientist Russell Kennedy, MD comes an award-winning book that offers a revolutionary, life-changing approach to healing anxiety. Break the cycle of anxiety with the newly upgraded and expanded second edition. After years of trying different therapies for his debilitating anxiety without success, Dr. Russell Kennedy had an epiphany: anxiety does not start in the brain. Anxiety starts in the body, where trauma is stored and physical and emotional perception begin. Alarm bells originating in the body are what trigger those anxious thoughts that we call anxiety, and Russ realized that true healing starts only when we learn not to conflate the two. He understood that existing therapies focused only on the mind would never get to the root of the problem—at best, they could help manage symptoms, but they’d never truly heal anxiety. Wanting to make a difference for the millions who suffer from anxiety disorder, Russ created Anxiety Rx, a book that blends his personal story with medical science, neuroscience, and developmental psychology. Readers learn how to sever the connection between the somatic alarm and the flood of anxious thoughts—in the process they begin to heal old trauma and gain a sense of control previously unknown. Russ offers techniques not only for our thinking minds, but for our feeling bodies, changing not just our mindset, but our “body-set.” Unraveling the intricate relationship between anxiety, the body, and the mind, Anxiety Rx offers a profound path toward healing and growth.

A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook for Anxiety

A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook for Anxiety
Author: Bob Stahl
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2014-12-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1608829758

If you have anxiety or suffer from panic attacks, little things like driving, being at a party where you don’t know anyone, or even going to the grocery store can seem overwhelming. But these little things are a part of everyday life, and if you try to avoid them, you may end up feeling alienated, lonely, and unfulfilled. Furthermore, simply avoiding anxiety-causing situations will not help you to conquer your anxiety. If anything, it can make it worse! So how can you take control of your anxiety symptoms, once and for all? In The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook for Anxiety, three mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) experts provide mindfulness meditations and exercises to help sooth anxiety, understand common triggers, and live more fully in the moment. Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, MBSR is a powerful, evidence-based treatment model that fuses mindfulness meditation and yoga, and has been proven effective in treating a wide range of chronic disorders and diseases. The mindfulness practices in MBSR help you to cultivate a greater awareness of the connection between your body and mind, and can help you identify and move past the toxic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that lie at the root of your anxiety. If you are ready to take the first step toward managing your fears, anxiety, and worry, this book can help show you the way.

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Theory in Counseling and Psychotherapy

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Theory in Counseling and Psychotherapy
Author: Edward S. Neukrug
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 2819
Release: 2015-02-12
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1506314317

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Theory in Counseling and Psychotherapy is a two-volume source that traces theory and examines the beginnings of counseling and psychotherapy all the way to current trends and movements. This reference work draws together a team of international scholars that examine the global landscape of all the key counseling and psychotherapy theories and the theorists behind them while presenting them in context needed to understand their strengths and weaknesses. This is a quick, one-stop source that gives the reader the "who, what, where, how, and why" of contemporary counseling and psychotherapy theory. From historical context in which the theories were developed to the theoretical underpinnings which drive the theories, this reference encyclopedia has detailed and relevant information for all individuals interested in this subject matter. Features & Benefits: Approximately 335 signed entries fill two volumes available in a choice of print or electronic formats. Back matter includes a Chronology of theory within the field of counseling to help students put individual theories within a broader context. A Master Bibliography and a Resource Guide to key books, journals, and organizations guide students to further resources beyond the encyclopedia. The Reader’s Guide, a detailed Index and the Cross References combine for effective search-and-browse in the e-version and helps students take the next steps in their research journeys. This reference encyclopedia serves as an excellent source for any individual interested in the roots of contemporary counseling and psychotherapy theory. It is ideal for the public and professionals, as well as for students in counselor education programs especially those individuals who are pursuing a Masters level degree.

Mindful Choices for Well-Being

Mindful Choices for Well-Being
Author: William C. Shearer
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2017-09-23
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1457554445

Mindful Choices for Well-Being offers a holistic, action-oriented process of choosing and creating well-being using proven methods for transformational change. The Shearers developed Mindful Choices Therapy during three decades of clinical practice. A cornerstone of their method is the systematic mastery of 10 interrelated Mindful Choices: Breath awareness and retraining Begin and end days peacefully Mindful eating Cultivating mindfulness Self-reflection Living your values Intentional relating Mindful movement Mindful Choices tools Self-acceptance & Self-compassion Their how-to manual for life planning features fictional characters going through real-life struggles and changes, providing examples of a powerful therapy that blends neuroscience, Buddhist psychology, contemplative traditions, and mindfulness-based behavioral therapies. The tools described in the book will help you move from a life of too much stress and anxiety (what the authors call “dis-ease”) to a life of well-being, balance, and a deep sense of purpose. Instead of acting on autopilot, falling back on habits learned over a lifetime, you can can learn how to mindfully make clear choices aimed at creating the life you truly want. Mindful awareness is the starting point for making great choices. Mindful Choices Therapy provides the tools for transforming those great choices into powerful and effective habits.

Qigong Massage for Your Child with Autism

Qigong Massage for Your Child with Autism
Author: Louisa Silva
Publisher: Singing Dragon
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2011-06-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1848190700

Qigong massage has been used in China for thousands of years as a means to achieve health and wellbeing, and to treat a wide variety of ailments. This book teaches parents a simple qigong massage programme that has been developed specifically for the needs of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). With step-by-step instructions and an accompanying DVD demonstrating the technique in action, this book offers parents clear guidance on how to adopt qigong massage into their child's daily routine successfully. The program is based around a core 15 minute massage that, when performed regularly, has been shown to greatly improve mood and behavior, sleeping patterns, and language and social skills. Also included is information on diet, advice on reading a child's body language during massage, and helpful progress checklists. Qigong massage is the ideal therapy for parents looking for an alternative way to strengthen the mind, body and sensory abilities of their young child with autism aged 6 and under.

Heal Yourself with Qigong

Heal Yourself with Qigong
Author: Suzanne Friedman
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2009-04-02
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1608825817

Qigong (pronounced chee-gung) is an ancient Chinese practice consisting of physical movements, meditation, creative visualization, and breathing exercises to help revitalize the body and heal the spirit. Similar to tai chi, qigong cultivates vital life-force energy in the body for better health, heightened energy, and longevity. Its powerful benefits have been known in China for thousands of years. This unique book presents over 100 easy, five-minute qigong exercises designed to target specific health issues, from strengthening an aching back and reducing stress to improving sexual function and boosting energy. You can use this book to quickly find the best qigong exercises to target your particular physical and mental health needs. Heal Yourself with Qigong allows you to customize routines, making it ideal for both experienced practitioners and those new to qigong. Choose and combine from these four sections: •Instant energy boosters •Exercises for restoring physical vitality •Emotion-balancing techniques •Practices for calming the spirit

The Somatic Therapy Workbook

The Somatic Therapy Workbook
Author: Livia Shapiro
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2020-12-08
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1646040961

Release tension and heal from traumatic experiences with therapist-approved activities in this easy-to-use guide to somatic therapy. Enjoy a great reading experience, with a $3 credit back to spend on your next Great on Kindle book when you buy the Kindle edition of this book. The effects of a traumatic event are more than just mental. Trauma can manifest in the body as chronic pain, sluggishness, and even depressed mood. Somatic psychology is an alternative therapy that analyzes this mind-body connection and helps you release pent-up tension and truly heal from past trauma. The Somatic Therapy Workbook offers a primer to this life-changing approach as a means for personal growth, designed for beginners or those already using somatic techniques in their current therapeutic process. Ideal for those suffering from PTSD and other trauma-based afflictions, this safe and approachable look at somatic therapy includes: - journal exercises - body-centered prompts for personal inquiry - movement exercises - real-life experiments Discover a new ability to process and accept your emotions—and an understanding of how to live a somatically-oriented and embodied life.

The Self-Healing Mind

The Self-Healing Mind
Author: Gregory Scott Brown, M.D.
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2022-06-07
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0063094495

Self-care is a powerful, evidence-based medicine for the mind. Mental health is the driving force behind every decision we make—how we live, work, and love. Many of us suffer from depression and anxiety, which impede our choices and quality of life, and despite the proliferation of prescription drugs, the numbers are growing across the globe. But there is another, proven way to achieve mental wellness, beyond antidepressants and talk therapy. Practicing psychiatrist Gregory Scott Brown believes that mental health begins with actionable self-care. The Self-Healing Mind is a holistic approach to emotional and psychological healing that focuses on how evidence-based self-care strategies can be used to improve and sustain mental health. Dr. Brown challenges the current state of mental health care and the messaging around it, showing us how to move past outdated notions of “broken” brains and chemical imbalances. While he agrees that prescription drugs and talk therapy in many cases are important for healing, his personal and professional experience has taught him that lifestyle interventions are also key to sustainable mental wellness. Dr. Brown’s clinical philosophy supports an integrative approach that combines conventional treatments (medication and psychotherapy) with what he calls the Five Pillars of Self-Care: breathing mindfully, sleep, spirituality, nutrition, and movement. These purposeful lifestyle practices, backed by science and proven in his clinical practice, can be adopted by everyone. Dr. Brown’s advice and insight put the power of healing back in your control.

Stress, Fear, Panic Attacks, and Anxiety Relief

Stress, Fear, Panic Attacks, and Anxiety Relief
Author: John Austin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2020-07-27
Genre:
ISBN:

This book is not for everyone. If you think that there is a simple remedy, a kind doctor, or one pill that can instantly relieve you of anxiety and fear, I have to disappoint you: nothing like this exists. To change your mental state, you will need to work on yourself, and that will require your active participation and determination. But all your efforts will be greatly rewarded when you finally overcome your own resistance and triumph over your problem, whether it is fear, anxiety, or panic attacks. This is a journey with a prize at the end that is worth every single step that you take on your way to it: greater awareness, self-control, inner peace, and self-confidence. Who is this book for. If you are ready to actively take action, make effort, and consciously work on changing your mental state, an exciting journey that will help you regain your wellbeing, positive attitude, and cheerfulness of spirits awaits us. Drawing from a decade of work with hundreds of clients, this book weaves different cases of anxieties, panic attacks, fears, and so on with techniques to defeat them. The result is a provocative read that provides 3 effective methods to overcome the most of your phobias: EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (EFT); EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND REPROCESSING (EMDR); DAVID BERCELI'S METHOD. However, if you prefer to stay passive, despairing, and hoping that someone or something will help you without an effort on your part, you should not read this book. It will not help you. My book describes techniques for working on your inner state. Choose one technique that works for you in your current circumstances and use it until you reach a tangible result. All of the methods that this book describes work well with each other and can be practiced consecutively or concurrently. What is truly important is not which technique you choose, but that you actually use it. This book is a tool chest. And tools do not do anything by themselves. They wait until a person takes them in their hands and begins to use them to create the change that they want in their life. I am offering you a way to learn these tools, but the rest depends on you. Sometimes I get asked: "How effective are these techniques? How fast will they give the results?" My response is: "And how effective is a plane or a saw?" The faster a human hand directs a saw, the faster it saws. The better a person uses a plane, the more effective it is. "Well, and how should we learn these techniques so that they work fast and effectively?" people ask me. It is very easy: just start using them and do it regularly. Each time you will get better and better at it. Use a tool for a week and you will become a master and, in another week, an expert on how to use a particular technique to achieve maximum results. This book is suitable for all genders and ages: men, women, children, teens, and adults. "Most people spend more time and energy going around problems than in trying to solve them."- Henry Ford Check the uncovered book fragment and buy it now with 1-click!