self-help publications

"Panic symptoms and panic attacks can feel overwhelming and frightening. This book guides teens through the isolation and worry of living with panic symptoms or panic disorder. Through interactive exercises, this book shows that the key to unlocking freedom from panic is learning to understand our feelings, fears and bodies. Demonstrating that panic is a natural emotion that many people experience, it provides useful strategies drawn from a range of approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) to help teens to get on top of their fears and panic."--Amazon.com.

An illustrated beginner's guide to bodybuilding that includes detailed walkthroughs of fifty-five exercises for the whole body and an eight-four day exercise plan.

"'Breathe' will teach you how targeted breathwork affects the body and mind and how to make the most of it with simple, hassle-free exercises"--Provided by publisher.

"[Discusses] . . . the benefits of doodling and why doodling is fun [and provides] . . . doodling tips and . . . doodling prompts. The prompts, based on grief research, promote self-worth and healing"--Provided by publisher.

Drawing from the fields of psychology and neuroscience and from the worlds of theater, philosophy, history and education, one of the nation's leading writers and commentators helps us become more understanding and considerate toward others, and to find the joy that comes from being seen.

[A] guide to reclaiming your relationship with your body and yourself. . . . In this book, you'll find: [t]he definition of 'body neutrality'--the ability to accept and respect your body even if it isn't the way you'd prefer it to be [and how it] can heal and improve your relationship with yourself and your body; an introduction to the four body image 'avatars'--the four common categories of body image issues most people struggle with; . . . [and a] specific and unique plan to help you strip away the layers of moral judgment, false meaning, lies, and blame that have been blocking your ability to access body neutrality"--Provided by publisher.

" In [this book], you'll learn how to: accept yourself for who you are; be more respectful and maintain healthy, wholesome relationships with those around you; set yourself on the path to success; value your life experiences and use them to your advantage; discover and define the values that are most important to you; cope with changes as they come; build stronger relationships with your siblings, parents, and grandparents; practice self-care because it's NOT just for girls; and so much more!"--from Amazon.

The author argues that women have been taught from an early age to play it safe and not take risks making them afraid to fail and discusses practices that can help to override this ingrained training and be more brave.

"A collection of vulnerable reflections and epiphanies from people who are learning to love themselves, just like you. Featuring stories selected from hundreds of TinyBuddha.com contributors, the book is designed to help you stop judging yourself so harshly"--Provided by publisher.

"[This workbook] helps [teens] better handle panic attacks with exercises and explanations that make it easier for [them] to face [their] fears and get back to the things [they] love. Interactive activities and prompts encourage [them] to experiment with different ways of responding to tough experiences. [They will] explore how panic affects [their] brain and body, then practice mental and physical strategies--like controlling your breathing and identifying your panic triggers--that help you tackle panic head-on"--Provided by publisher.