Collection: Self-Development

Discover the innovative intersection of somatic therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), featuring 5 core practices to transform modern therapeutic approaches.

Enhance your clinical practice and patient outcomes by skillfully uniting body and mind through an evidence-based therapeutic modality--endorsed by leaders in the field, including Richard Schwartz.

Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy introduces a cutting-edge therapeutic modality that merges the elements of somatic therapy, such as movement, touch, and breathwork, with the established principles of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. Authored by Susan McConnell, this multifaceted approach is crafted for therapists, clinicians, somatic practitioners, mental health professionals, and anyone interested in innovative healing techniques. A valuable contribution to mental health treatment, this guide offers a new horizon for those engaged in the well-being of others.

This comprehensive, bestselling guide presents:

• 5 core practices: somatic awareness, conscious breathing, radical resonance, mindful movement, and attuned touch, designed for seamless integration into therapeutic work.
  
• Strategies to apply these practices in addressing a range of clinical conditions including depression, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, chronic illness, and attachment disorders.
  
• Techniques to assist clients in identifying, understanding, and reconciling their 'inner worlds' or subpersonalities, leading to improved emotional health and behavior.
  
• A compelling combination of scientific insights, experiential practices, and real-world clinical stories that illuminate the theory and application of Somatic IFS.
  

Highly regarded mental health professionals, such as IFS founder Richard Schwartz, have applauded this essential guide. By weaving together holistic healing wisdom, modern neuroscience, and somatic practices expertise, this book serves as a crucial resource for psychotherapists across various disciplines and laypersons seeking an embodied self.

A collection of 365 different sashiko patterns to sew - one for every day of the year.

Sashiko sewing expert, Susan Briscoe, demonstrates 365 different sashiko patterns, one for each day of the year - sew all 365 to make a beautiful sashiko quilt featuring all the designs

Each sashiko pattern is stitched onto a four-inch square piece of fabric making it very accessible to sew one swatch every day. You can record the date of each sample you stitch in the book to create a record of your sewing.

All of the stitch patterns are illustrated with a photograph of the stitched sample showing some stitches in different coloured thread (this is used by the author to identify which stitches to do first), next to a diagram showing the stitch direction and the order of the stitches on the grid. All the patterns are sewn on four-inch fabric swatches which can then be pieced together to create the ultimate double bed sized sashiko sampler quilt. But as well as sewing the four-inch samples separately to make them into a large bed-sized quilt, the patterns can also be repeated to create larger designs over a wider surface area to make wall hangings, throws, table mats and smaller quilts - with this collection of 365 designs the possibilities are endless.

Sashiko embroidery is a decorative sewing technique from Japan which was traditionally used to reinforce clothing and other textiles. It is an ideal stitch for visible mending and has become incredibly popular over the last few years. The technique of sewing horizontal and vertical stitches makes extremely attractive geometric designs that can be adapted to suit a wide range of sewing projects.

Susan Briscoe is an expert in Japanese sewing techniques and has travelled to Japan numerous times. She is the author of the best-selling Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook and runs regular workshops teaching sashiko sewing. This is the first time all of these 365 designs will appear in one book. Susan has included the Japanese name and pattern type in the text and has grouped specific design patterns together so you can see how they develop and use the collection to build your skills and knowledge of sashiko patterns.

Keep your brain sharp and focused with Brain Games: Lower Your Brain Age in Minutes a Day.

• A variety of puzzles and activities including: anagrams, crosswords, cryptograms, drawing exercises, language puzzles, logic puzzles, math puzzles, memory puzzles, mazes, observation and perspective puzzles, sequencing games, visual logic puzzles, word searches.
• The puzzles and mental challenges get more difficult as you work through the book.
• Self-assessment quizzes help you gauge your progress.
• Various puzzles types to exercise different parts of the brain and use these cognitive functions: analysis, attention, computation, creative thinking, general knowledge, language, logic, planning, problem solving, spatial planning, spatial reasoning, spatial visualization, and visual search.
• Spiral bound, 192 pages.

NO GRID SURVIVAL PROJECTS BIBLE 17 IN 1
SURVIVING THE ECONOMIC RECESSION, SECURITY, SELF-DEPENDENCE, FOOD, SHELTER. 365 DAYS OF INGENIOUS DIY PROJECTS

No Grid Survival Projects Bible 17 in 1, is a must-read for anybody who will want to live off the grid. Survive the hardship, and become more self-reliant and independent. Living amidst nature is fun and adventurous.
The features of living off the grid include the following benefits.

• Self-sufficiency and independence: The No Grid Survival Project Bible 17 in 1 encourages people and communities to take charge of their well-being. You become more self-reliant and less vulnerable to disruptions in key services by mastering basic survival skills and lowering reliance on external grids.
• Resilience in Times of Calamity: The No-Grid Survival Project Bible 17 in 1 provides you with the information and tools you need to survive and recover in the face of natural catastrophes, economic instability, or any other unanticipated calamity. When hardship comes, being prepared may make all the difference.
• Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship: Reducing our dependency on traditional grids and infrastructure can help us live a more sustainable lifestyle. You may ensure your survival while also reducing your environmental imprint by adopting renewable energy sources, sustainable agriculture, and eco-friendly behaviors.
• Skill Development: The initiative encourages you to acquire a variety of essential skills, including food preservation and first aid, as well as bush-craft and renewable energy generation. These abilities may be both life-saving and personally satisfying.
• Building Community: The No-Grid Survival Project Bible 17 in 1 fosters a feeling of community and mutual assistance. Working with individuals who have similar aims builds deep ties and a sense of security.
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Preserving food can be one of the most intimidating aspects of homesteading and cooking. Luckily, no one makes it as easy and as much fun as farm-girl-in-the-making Ann Acetta-Scott. For a beginner new to the world of preserving, the ideal tool is a detailed reference guide, and in The Farm Girl's Guide to Preserving the Harvest, Ann covers all the basics on canning, dehydrating, freezing, fermenting, curing, and smoking, including how to select and use the right tools for each method.

This guide takes home preservers through the beginning, moderate, and advanced stages of preserving. Newcomers can start with a simple jam and jelly recipe using a hot water bath canner, while others may be advanced enough to have mastered the pressure canner and are ready to move onto curing and smoking meat and fish.

With more than 30 delicious and healthy recipesand Ann's expertise and encouragement, the home preserver will build confidence in the most common methods of preserving.

Part of the bestselling Surrounded by Idiots series!

Internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson has helped changed how the world thinks about behavior using a simple 4-color behavior analysis system. In Surrounded by Bad Bosses he applies that same system to revolutionize the workplace.

Everyone has had a bad boss. You might have one right now. You might even be one. Bad bosses are a fact of the workplace, whether they're short-tempered, unclear about expectations, or too disorganized to manage so much as a stapler. But how do you not only survive a difficult boss, but help your career thrive despite them?

By identifying your boss's behavior profile you'll be better able to interact with them no matter what the situation. Erikson offers example stories and concrete steps to help you thrive in any work situation.

Of course, much as we love to blame our bosses, sometimes management isn't the problem at all. For every bad boss there is also a lazy employee, so Erikson also looks at the issue from a completely different perspective--employees themselves-- and explores why some colleagues frequently underachieve, and what you can do to change this if you're the boss.

Written with Erikson's signature humor and warmth, Surrounded by Bad Bosses (And Lazy Employees) will help you deal with the most hopeless managers and employees you can imagine--and keep you entertained along the way.

With practical, immediate ways to establish a mindful connection with our bodies, The Vagus Nerve Reset helps us tap into our body's innate capacity to process and return to a state of safety, transforming the way we respond to every kind of challenge in life.

Feeling anxious and disconnected are signs of a nervous system that's out of balance. Something as small as a curt message from your boss can be perceived by your body as a threat--which triggers a change in your vagus nerve (a cranial nerve that runs from your brain to your abdomen). In The Vagus Nerve Reset, somatic therapist Anna Ferguson offers easy tools and exercises, grounded in the science of Polyvagal Theory, to help train your nervous system to stop overreacting and start responding more calmly to day-to-day stressors. By tuning in to your vagus nerve you can gently shape your nervous system to achieve greater resilience, improved sleep and digestion, relief from anxiety, and healing from past traumas.

• The power of somatic therapy: learn how to work with your body to change the way you feel, think, and behave to become more resilient
• A program to positively change your mood and behavior: you'll assess how your vagus nerve is functioning, then incorporate practices such as breath, touch, movement, and intention to grow your connection to your body
• Polyvagal Theory made easy: understand the underlying principle of how the nervous system regulates feelings of safety and how one responds to experiences in the world

Did you know that you can become a millionaire just by investing the money you make from delivering pizzas one night per week? In fact, any amount of money you invest in the stock market today will grow to a much larger sum later-the key is starting now! The average American waits until age thirty-one to begin saving and investing for retirement, and they end up 2.5 million dollars poorer because of it.

In A Teenager's Guide to Investing in the Stock Market, early-investor Luke Villermin breaks down the Wall Street lingo, levels the playing field, and serves up seven chapters to help young investors obtain:

• Inspiration to start saving and investing for retirement today
• Confidence in how the stock market operates and how to choose investments
• A step-by-step road map to opening an online account, purchasing stock, and putting money to work

If you start investing early enough, you only need to save and invest $125 per month to become a millionaire. Buckle up for the most "adult" thing you have accomplished since you passed your driver's ed test. There is so much to lose by not starting ASAP.

If you invest hard now, you will truly be able to play hard later.

In the vein of Reviving Ophelia and Untangled comes a fresh, unexpected, and empowering guide to better understand teenage girls, revealing how their insights can create heartfelt connections and impactful change.

Written with warmth and humor, Underestimated is the first book to invite us into a teenage girl's brain and heart, as told from the point of view of a beloved and trusted mentor. Chelsey Goodan is a highly sought-after academic tutor who has worked with hundreds of girls from all different backgrounds, earning their trust, confidence, and friendship. They in turn have shared with her their innermost concerns, doubts, and what they wish they could communicate to their parents and the world at large.

With topics and language directly chosen by the girls, Goodan reveals how the solutions to a girl's well-being lie within her. She offers parents the exact words they can use to help her discover these solutions and demonstrates how adults can better support a teenage girl's voice to create positive change.

Rather than dismissing teenage girls based on our own fears or treating them as problems that need to be solved, Goodan encourages us as parents, and as a society, to help girls unleash their power and celebrate their intrinsic wisdom, creating more healing and connection for everyone. With inspiring ease, Underestimated shows us how to do this with accessible advice, entertaining narratives, and profound wisdom.

Understand personality traits, character, emotions, and values through pure observation or simple questions.

Analyzing people in a flash - it's not easy, and it's not simple. But that's because you don't know the tools inside this book.

People give us more information than they realize. Learn to decipher all of it to further your goals.

Think Like a Psychologist is about working backwards from the person in front of you. You will learn to draw conclusions about people's emotions, behavior, past experiences, and overall personality and temperament based on small yet important pieces of information. From this analysis, you will gain enormous insight into the people around you, new and old.

You may not be able to read people's minds, but armed with knowledge about behavioral tendencies, developmental psychology, motivation and personality theories, and nature versus nurture, you will always possess deeper comprehension that others may not even have about themselves. And of course, there is an element of lie detection.

Understanding others is an opening to understanding yourself and self-awareness.

Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. He has sold over a million books. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience.

Analyze people for better social interactions, less conflict, more likability, and the ability to open people up.

-Learn the most widespread personality evaluation methods.
-Unlock the power of analyzing simple answers to simple questions.
-How motivation theories drive our behaviors.
-Read people's emotions and social cues.
-Scientific body language and facial expressions.

Understand people inside and out; quickly upgrade your emotional and social intelligence.

Introduce your little ones to the metaphor that the mind is a mountain and how it can powerfully handle all emotions from the lowest of the lows to the highest of the highs - and everything in between - in both English and Spanish.

My mind is a mountain, powerful and strong!

A little boy goes on a journey to discover a full range of emotions, from feelings of great enthusiasm and happiness to those of sorrow and anger. My mind is a mountain is a metaphor for the heights a mind can reach in powerfully handling all emotions from the lowest of the lows to the highest of the highs - and everything in between.

Refreshing debut hard cover by a new talent, Cindy Montenegro Delgado, LMFT. My Mind is a Mountain takes little ones to new heights and enlightens them on being aware of their spectrum of emotions.

This hardback is perfect for parents eager to introduce their children to acknowledging their full range of emotions and to understand that feelings of great enthusiasm and happiness can balance out those of sorrow and anger. The mind is a mountain, and it's up to little ones to climb it!

Harness the law of attraction and transform your reality with this practical, accessible guide to manifesting your dreams.

Your existence is a vital part of the universe. That can be difficult to remember when navigating overscheduled days full of uncertainty. Throughout the centuries, people have changed their lives by transforming how they think about themselves and their abilities. Through simple, thoughtful exercises that restore your purpose, How to Manifest shares modern practices rooted in ancient philosophies that can turn your life into the one you seek.

Whether setting your intention, creating your vision, or reframing your habits, this beautifully illustrated guide provides actionable ways to invite supportive forces into your life so you can live with meaning. Through self-reflection, learn how to:

• balance your chakras to reduce stress and improve well-being

• visualize desired outcomes to achieve your dreams

• conduct full-moon rituals to connect with the universe and your own sense of knowing

Whether you're looking to live with purpose, center wellness, or act with greater gratitude and compassion, How to Manifest offers an approachable reminder of how to work in concert with yourself and the universe.

This workbook has 100 days of reproducible addition and subtraction practice problems for digits 0-20. Use these pages as timed tests to improve fluidity or let students complete them at their leisure. Answer key is located at the back of the book.

Workbook Contents:
Adding Digits 0-5 ........................ pages 1-8
Adding Digits 0-7 ....................... pages 9-16
Adding Digits 0-10 ...................... pages 17-40
Subtracting Digits 0-10 ............... pages 41-48
Subtracting Digits 10-20 ............ pages 49-60
Subtracting Digits 0-20 .............. pages 61-80
Adding and Subtracting ............... pages 81-100
(Answer Key in Back)

Food plants have their own ornamental value, adding harmony to existing landscapes without creating a separate vegetable garden. They also provide a fresh, healthy alternative to the tasteless and woody fruits and vegetables bred for long-distance transportation and shipped to our grocery stores from all over the world. In this book, we show how, with just a little effort, you can augment your landscape with edibles of every description in an environmentally sustainable manner: * Veggie favorites: tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, beans and onions * Berries: blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries * The superhealthy: flax, broccoli, kale and garlic * The oddly beautiful: Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, asparagus and artichokes * The ancient and exotic: quinoa, amaranth and fennel * Plus starting, maintaining and harvesting an edible garden, propagation and winter care, and solutions to common garden problems.

Blast off into space with this Hidden Pictures puzzle book! Featuring over 100 out-of-this-world scenes and more than 1,800 hidden objects to find in Highlights trademark black-and-white puzzles, Space Puzzles is a perfect gift for future astronauts ages 6-12. With illustrations of astronaut activities, wacky aliens, and more otherworldly adventures, kids will love puzzling and giggling their way through this galactic collection.

Can you find the peanut on a planet or spy the banana in orbit? Space Puzzles is sure to please every space-loving child! This 144-page book is great for on-the-go travel (on Earth or outer space!), after-school fun or screen-free entertainment on rainy days.

Each space-themed puzzle is carefully designed to engage and entertain children while honing their concentration skills, visual perception, critical-thinking ability and attention to detail. Finding the hidden objects gives puzzlers a confidence boost, making it great for the entire family.

Shadow work is the act of facing the darkest part of our psyche to unlock our full potential and discover true self-love.

This powerful technique has helped countless patients achieve what traditional therapy could not. Danielle Massi is a licensed mental health therapist who specializes in this practice, and she is the perfect guide for diving deep into the unconscious.
Diagnosed with cervical cancer before her thirtieth birthday, Massi resolved to study the effects of the mind on the body. With the knowledge that chronic stress is a leading cause of disease, she focused on developing techniques to help her patients access their unconscious--the part of our mind that is the body's mechanism for repressing information that is possibly too intense for the psyche. When unchecked, this shadow side of our consciousness builds up over time and can create a domino effect of consequences in our physical body. When we work with the shadow, we free ourselves from a recurring trauma response and can rewire the brain for mind and body health, ease, and abundance.
Massi's in-depth instruction provides a framework for breaking down the root causes of trauma and learning how to prevent self-sabotage. With an engaging, inviting, and authoritative voice, she provides an essential guide to recreating life on your terms.