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Therapeutic Journal Writing by Kathleen Adams (Foreword by); Kate Thompson
ISBN: 9781843106906

Publication Date: 2010-11-15

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Writing a journal is not just about keeping a record of daily events - journal writing provides a unique therapeutic opportunity for facilitating healing and growth. The author of this book guides the reader through developing journal writing to use as a therapeutic tool. Keeping a journal can help the writer to develop a better understanding of themselves, their relationships and the world around them, as well as improve skills of problem-solving, decision-making and planning.
Mindfulness for Carers by Cheryl Rezek
ISBN: 9781849056540

Publication Date: 2015-05-21

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Carers are particularly vulnerable to feeling stressed, worried and worn down by the vast demands that often come with caregiving, be they physical, psychological or emotional. Mindfulness can be enormously beneficial to carers, whether professional or voluntary, as a means of developing greater inner stability, resilience and gaining more control over their thoughts, feelings and emotions.
Yoga for Anxiety by Mary NurrieStearns; Rick NurrieStearns
ISBN: 9781572246515

Publication Date: 2010-02-02

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Regular yoga practice has been proven to calm stress, enhance concentration, and reduce the symptoms of anxiety. This book offers meditations, mindfulness practices, self-inquiry exercises, and yoga poses that soothe anxious feelings and develop mental clarity.
Nutrition, Fitness, and Mindfulness by Jaime Uribarri (Editor); Joseph A. Vassalotti (Editor)
ISBN: 9783030308919

Publication Date: 2020-02-01

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This comprehensive volume presents an approach based on cutting edge clinical science to the integration of healthy behaviors in clinical practice, using three major categories; healthy eating, active living, and mindfulness. Topics include the DASH diet, plant based nutrition, the Mediterranean diet, beneficial herbs and spices, fitness, spirituality, meditation, healthy sleep, and disease prevention.
Listening Well by William R. Miller
ISBN: 9781532634840

Publication Date: 2018-01-03

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Are you a good listener? Through clear explanation, specific examples, and practical exercises, Dr. Miller offers a step-by-step process for developing your skillfulness in empathic listening. With a solid basis in sixty years of scientific research, these communication skills are not limited to professionals, and can be learned and applied in your everyday life. Instead of assuming that you know the meaning of what you think you heard, empathic listening lets you develop a more accurate understanding and prevent miscommunication.
A Clinician's Guide to Teaching Mindfulness by Christiane Wolf; J. Greg Serpa; Jack Kornfield (Foreword by)
ISBN: 9781626251397

Publication Date: 2015-06-01

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This breakthrough book provides professionals with a comprehensive, session-by-session guide to teaching mindfulness, complete with the scripts and training materials needed to teach introductory mindfulness in a wide variety of settings, despite theoretical background.

What Do You Want Out of Life? by Valerie Tiberius
ISBN: 9780691240688

Publication Date: 2023-01-10

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A short guide to living well by understanding better what you really value--and what to do when your goals conflict What do you want out of life? To make a lot of money--or work for justice? To run marathons--or sing in a choir? Blending personal stories, philosophy, and psychology, this insightful and entertaining book offers invaluable advice about living well by understanding your values and resolving the conflicts that frustrate their fulfillment.
Connect by David Bradford; Carole Robin
ISBN: 9780593237090

Publication Date: 2021-02-09

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A transformative guide to building more fulfilling relationships with colleagues, friends, partners, and family, based on the landmark Interpersonal Dynamics ("Touchy-Feely") course at Stanford's Graduate School of Business.
The Caregiving Ambition by Julia B. Bear; Todd L. Pittinsky
ISBN: 9780197512418

Publication Date: 2022-03-08

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Through firsthand quantitative and qualitative empirical research, plus a wealth of research reviewed, the authors bring together psychological theories and cutting-edge management research to illuminate how ignoring caregiving as an ambition perpetuates the status quo. This book shows the path forward: an honest discussion about caregiving ambition will make our individual and collective lives more humane, caring, and productive.
On the Path to Health, Wellbeing, and Fulfilment: To Your Health
ISBN: 9781527574762

Publication Date: Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing. 2021

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Guided by the author's practice in academic and non-profit medicine, this book highlights the practical impact of scientific studies in a broad range of disciplines and brings to life their relevance and limitations. It presents a journey of discovery that includes the foundations of knowledge, factors of health, implications of lifestyle choices, positive psychology, and social science.
Lonely Less : How to Connect with Others, Make Friends and Feel Less Lonely
Publication Date: Chichester, United Kingdom : Capstone. 2021

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In Lonely Less: How to Connect with Others, Make Friends and Feel Less Lonely, bestselling author Gill Hasson delivers practical strategies you can implement immediately to counter loneliness and connect with other people.
Health and Well-Being by Quýnh Lê
ISBN: 9781611226485

Publication Date: 2011-01-01

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This book examines these two important aspects of life. It focuses on the social and cultural aspects of health and well-being in current societies and cultures. Traditionally, health research has placed a greater emphasis on physical and clinical aspects such as diseases, medical treatments and rehabilitation. With an increasing interest in population health, particularly in the current context of globalisation, the sphere of health research has been expanded to also cover social and cultural factors which not only affect health conditions of individuals and communities but can also be determining health factors in some respects.
Creativity 101, Second Edition by James C. Kaufman
ISBN: 9780826129529

Publication Date: 2016-03-28

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Now in its second edition, this bestselling introductory text' written by one of the world' s leading experts on the psychology of creativity' is completely updated and expanded to reflect the tremendous growth in this field. In a restructured, reader-friendly format, the text surveys the latest theories and research to provide key information about what we know (and don' t know) about creativity.
The Good Life by Michael Bishop
ISBN: 9780199923113

Publication Date: 2015-01-02

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Philosophers defend theories of what well-being is but ignore what psychologists have learned about it, while psychologists learn about well-being but lack a theory of what it is. In The Good Life, Michael Bishop brings together these complementary investigations and proposes a powerful, new theory for understanding well-being.
The Upside of Aging by Paul Irving
ISBN: 9781118692035

Publication Date: 2014-04-21

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The Upside of Aging: How Long Life Is Changing the World of Health, Work, Innovation, Policy and Purpose explores a titanic shift that will alter every aspect of human existence, from the jobs we hold to the products we buy to the medical care we receive - an aging revolution underway across America and the world. Moving beyond the stereotypes of dependency and decline that have defined older age, The Upside of Aging reveals the vast opportunity and potential of this aging phenomenon, despite significant policy and societal challenges that must be addressed.

Clinical Aromatherapy by Jane Buckle
ISBN: 9780702054402

Publication Date: 2014-12-10

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Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Healthcare is the first and only peer-reviewed clinical aromatherapy book in the world and features a foreword by Dr. Oz. Each chapter is written by a PhD nurse with post-doctoral training in research and then peer reviewed by named experts in their field. This clinical text is the must-have resource for learning how to effectively incorporate aromatherapy into clinical practice.
Evidence-Based Acupuncture by Tang-Yi Liu; Ping-Chung Leung
ISBN: 9789814324175

Publication Date: 2013-01-01

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In 1998, the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH) held a consensus conference and endorsed the practice of acupuncture as an effective pain control agent -- since then acupuncture has become even more popular. Clinical practice is always an inviting form of research. In the field of acupuncture, research concentrates on the neurological pathways of the meridians and acupoints, the neurological functional changes within the central nervous system, and innovative devices being invented, etc.
Healing Teas for Your Body, Mind and Soul by Estelle Carraz-Bernabei
ISBN: 9781904444138

Publication Date: 1969-12-31

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Enhance your life with the great therapeutic and healthful benefits of teas. From green tea to herbal decoctions that can treat obesity to the common cold. Find useful ways to relax the mind, strengthen the body, and soothe the soul.
Guided Imagery and Music: The Bonny Method and Beyond, 2nd Ed
ISBN: 9781945411403

Publication Date: Barcelona Publishers, 2019

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A comprehensive textbook on theory, practice, and research into the Bonny Method of GIM and its applications with individuals and groups of all ages with various needs. Models of practice of GIM are presented within Jungian, psychodynamic, Gestalt, cognitive and transpersonal orientations, and advancements to GIM are detailed (e.g., new music programs, and methods of analysing music programs).
Poetry and Story Therapy by Geri Giebel Chavis
ISBN: 9781849058322

Publication Date: 2011-02-15

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This accessible book explores the therapeutic possibilities of poetry and stories, exploring ways of selecting appropriate works for discussion, and providing techniques for facilitating personally relevant and growth-enhancing sessions. The author provides ideas and suggestions for personal writing activities that emerge from or intertwine with this discussion, and explains how participants can create their own poetic and narrative pieces using other media, such as music, photographs, film, paintings, objects, and physical movement.
How Music Helps in Music Therapy and Everyday Life by Gary Ansdell
ISBN: 9781409434146

Publication Date: 2016-08-22

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Why is music so important to most of us? How does music help us both in our everyday lives, and in the more specialist context of music therapy? This book suggests a new way of approaching these topical questions, drawing from Ansdell's long experience as a music therapist, and from the latest thinking on music in everyday life. Vibrant and moving examples from music therapy situations are twinned with the stories of 'ordinary' people who describe how music helps them within their everyday lives.
Translational Acupuncture Research by Ying Xia (Editor)
ISBN: 9783030160876

Publication Date: 2019-06-11

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Written by many scientists and clinicians from China, USA, Canada and other countries, this monograph discusses translational research on acupuncture. Besides general topics on acupuncture practice (e.g., different styles and techniques of acupuncture), topics include some refractory diseases such as chronic fatigue syndrome, Parkinson's disease, cardiovascular dysfunction, chronic pain, post-concussion syndrome and post-traumatic stress disorder and cancer-related symptoms.
The Power of Wagging Tails by Dawn A. Marcus
ISBN: 9781936303120

Publication Date: 2011-06-21

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In The Power of Wagging Tails, Dr. Dawn Marcus showcases the wide range of research that shows the therapeutic and healing power of dogs for people of all ages and with a wide range of health conditions. These research findings are brought to life through the personal stories of healing from dog owners across the United States and Canada.
Well-Being over the Life Course by Regina M. Bures; Nancy R. Gee
ISBN: 9783030640842

Publication Date: 2020-12-15

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This book provides a multidisciplinary overview of the impact of human-animal interaction on well-being from childhood to later life. It presents a life course perspective to the study of human-animal interaction, addressing concepts of family and the role of pets therein, as well as the impact of companion animals on child development and successful aging.

Battling Healthcare Burnout by Thom Mayer
ISBN: 9781523089925

Publication Date: 2021-06-29

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Burnout is among the most critical topics in healthcare as it deprives us of our most important resource--the talents and passion of those who perform the difficult work of caring for patients and their families. The purpose of this book is to provide not only a taxonomy of burnout within the landscape of healthcare but also to provide pathways for healthcare professionals to guide themselves and their organizations toward changing the culture and systems of their organization.
The Burnout Challenge by Christina Maslach; Michael P. Leiter
ISBN: 9780674251014

Publication Date: 2022-11-15

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Burnout is among the most significant on-the-job hazards facing workers today. It is also among the most misunderstood. In particular, we tend to characterize burnout as a personal issue-a problem employees should fix themselves by getting therapy, practicing relaxation techniques, or changing jobs. Christina Maslach and Michael P. Leiter show why this is not the case. Burnout also needs to be managed by the workplace.
Stress and Quality of Working Life by Ana Maria Rossi; James A. Meurs; Pamela L. Perrewé
ISBN: 9781648021572

Publication Date: 2020-12-01

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According to the American Institute of Stress (AIS), job stress is far and away the primary source of stress for American adults. The relationship between job stress and heart attacks, hypertension, and other disorders is well understood. Further, the cost of job stress in the United States is estimated to be over $300 billion due to outcomes such as accidents, turnover, and lost productivity.
Positive Organizational Psychology : Advances in Creating Improved Workplaces and Employee Well-Being by Andreea Negruti Plama Hristova Knud S. Larsen
ISBN: 9783862198450

Publication Date: 2015

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The 12 chapters include the context of flourishing at work; coping with employer psychopathology; managing emotions at work; work and men's health; self-detachment in group activities; team building and toxic leadership; moral identity; traps in leader psychopathology and ends with as discussion on flourishing organizations and positive organizational contexts.
Medical Fitness and Resilience by Regina A. Shih; Sarah O. Meadows; Margret T. Martin
ISBN: 9780833078971

Publication Date: 2013-10-15

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This report examines the relationship between medical fitness and resilience, using key constructs found in the scientific literature, which address preventive care, the presence and management of injuries and chronic conditions, and facilitators and barriers to access of appropriate health care.
Integrating Experiences by Brady Wagoner; Nandita Chaudhary; Pernille Hviid
ISBN: 9781681230078

Publication Date: 2015-07-01

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The Niels Bohr Professorship Lectures in Cultural Psychology series aims to highlight and develop new ideas that advance our understanding of these issues. This second volume in the series features an address by Tania Zittoun and Alex Gillespie, which is followed by commentary chapters and their response to them. In their lecture, Zittoun and Gillespie propose a model of the relation between mind and society, specifically the way in which individuals develop and gain agency through society.

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Virgin Pulse
Track your daily behaviors and personal health though this Northwell developed app.
My Healthy Body
Designed by Northwell to help with your physical well-being. Prevent or manage common aches, pains and injuries.
Insight Timer
Over 80,000 free meditations and courses.
Fooducate
Quickly pull up nutritional information about food products from barcodes.
Plant Nanny
Track of the amount of water you consume and watch a cute plant grow.

Web Toolkits

NIH Your Healthiest Self: Wellness Toolkits
Nih.gov's Physical Wellness Toolkit
Healthy Eating Guide from Nutrition.gov
American Academy of Sleep Medicine: Sleep Education
Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: Move Your Way
The Sleep Foundation
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Resources for Health Care Providers
The evidence-based resources to help prepare you to discuss complementary health approaches with your patients. Explore FREE CME/CEU video lectures and Health Topics A-Z.

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