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Contents

Alcohol addiction 2

Anger and irritability 3

Anxiety 5

Bereavement 9

Change 11

Chronic fatigue 12

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 13

Depression 18

Eating disorders 23

Finance 26

Irritable bowel syndrome 28

Life coaching 29

Men’s health 30

Mental health 31

Mindfulness 35

Mind, body and spirit 37

Obsessive compulsive disorder 41

Pain 43

Panic attacks 45

Parenting 47

Phobias 48

Relationships 49

Self-esteem 50

Sleep 54

Stress 56

Trauma 60

Women’s health 62

Mood boosting Books 63

Healthy Living/Lifestyle 67

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Alcohol Addiction

Living with a problem drinker: your survival guide Rolande Anderson Written for people trapped by alcohol related patterns of behaviour. Topics include: handling the pressure to drink; how to tell if your partner is an alcoholic; coping skills and techniques for partners; practical advice on what families can do; types of help available. Roland Anderson has been working as a specialist alcohol and addiction counsellor since 1978.

Overcoming problem drinking: a self help guide using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques Marcantonio Spada This book aims to help you take a healthier approach to drinking. It’s a practical self-help program for anyone concerned they could be developing a problem, and offers guidance for those who are anxious about a friend or family member. Part one covers understanding problem drinking and how it can develop. We then look at building the motivation to change, how to implement the change and preventing slips. Marantonio Spada is an expert in cognitive behavioral therapy, and therapy of problem drinking. He has worked as a clinician in both private practice and mental health organisations. He is a chartered psychologist, an accredited cognitive behavor therapist and a registered psychotherapist.

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Anger & Irritability

Managing Anger Gael Lindenfield Simple steps to dealing with frustration and threat. Anger is a natural response to hurt, frustration, bereavement, loss and threat. It can also be a very damaging response and the results can be highly destructive. The author explains the effects of anger on our bodies and minds; strategies for preventing the build up of frustration; how to deal assertively with problems of buried and misdirected anger, and how to keep calm when faced with outbursts. Gael Lindenfield is one of the UK’s leading personal development trainers. A highly respected psychotherapist, Lindenfield works with a variety of organizations from charities to multi-national businesses.

Overcoming Anger Windy Dryden The author draws a distinction between healthy and unhealthy anger, and shows how you can control the unhealthy anger you feel by understanding what triggers this reaction. Dr. Windy Dryden is a psychotherapist who has worked in psychotherapy and counselling for over 25 years. He is Professor of Counselling at Goldsmiths College, University of London

Overcoming Anger and Irritability William Davies A self-help manual for those who find they are spoiling the lives of themselves and those around them with their constant irritability and bad temper. It will help you understand why such behaviours occur and what can be done to prevent them. Dr. William Davies is a practising chartered clinical psychologist and Academic Director of APT, The Association for Psychological Therapies.


Mind publication How to deal with anger Penny Cloutte

‘Many people have trouble managing their anger. This booklet is for anyone who wants to learn how to deal with it in a constructive way.’

For more information or to download any of the Mind booklets go to www.mind.org.uk


https://www.mind.org.uk/media/42890/how_to_deal_with_anger_2012.pdf

http://www.mind.org.uk


Beyond fear Dorothy Rowe Fear of loss, bereavement, old age, rejection and failure. We keep this to ourselves, wary of being thought weak. This book helps us to face our fears, to recognise the need for change and how to bring it about. From 1972—86 Dorothy Rowe was head of North Lincolnshire Department of Clinical Psychology. She is the author of numerous books, including The Successful Self; and The Courage to Live

How to stop worrying

Frank Tallis Contents include What is worry; Problem solving; Coping with setbacks; What to do when the worry won’t stop. Dr. Frank Tallis is a writer and practising clinical psychologist. He has held lecturing posts in clinical psychology and neuroscience at the Institute of Psychiatry and Kings College London.

An introduction to coping with anxiety Brenda Hogan 32 page booklet - “an invaluable first step to overcoming anxiety.” It explains what anxiety is, and suggests techniques to change unhelpful behaviour. Dr. Brenda Hogan is a clinical psychologist.

Overcoming anxiety Windy Dryden Helps you to understand what causes your anxiety, and to change the things that make you anxious. Dr. Windy Dryden is a psychotherapist who has worked in psychotherapy and counselling for over 25 years. He is Professor of Counselling at Goldsmiths College, University of London

Anxiety


Overcoming health anxiety Rob Willson and David Veale Many of us have a tendency to worry about our health. For some this may become chronic. The authors explain how the problem develops, how to recognise what feeds it, and how to develop effective methods of dealing with it.

Rob Willson is a cognitive behavioural therapist, and a tutor at Goldsmith’s College, University of London. Dr. David Veale is a consultant psychiatrist at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

Overcoming social anxiety and shyness Gillian Butler Self-help manual which explains why it happens and practical ways of resolving it. This guide, full of real examples, is for those who suffer from all degrees of social anxiety and shyness. It contains a complete self-help programme and worksheets. Gillian Butler is a consultant clinical psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society, who practices in the Oxfordshire Mental Healthcare Trust. Getting through anxiety with CBT: a young person’s guide Ben Gurney-Smith 28 page booklet written in simple language with Illustrations, for young people who want to understand more about anxiety and how therapy could help them. It is recommended that the introductory book, ‘Getting through it with CBT’ is used in conjunction with this book. (This is also in stock in the Trust Library).

Dr. Gurney-Smith is a Principal Clinical Psychologist working with young

people in Oxfordshire.

Overcoming anxiety Helen Kennerley A whole range of anxieties and fears is explained, from panic attacks and phobias, to stress. Includes an introduction to the nature of anxiety and stress, and contains a complete self-help programme and monitoring sheets.

Dr. Helen Kennerley is a practising chartered clinical psychologist and Consultant Psychologist for Riverside Mental Health Trust and Oxfordshire Mental Health Trust


The Worry Cure Dr. Robert L. Leahy Dr. Leahy describes what we know about worrying and why worrying is so self-perpetuating. A wealth of cases which often mirror our own experiences with clear guidance on how to change our thinking and approach to worry. Dr. Leahy is the president of the International Association of Cognitive Psychotherapy, and the director of the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy.

Overcoming Anxiety, stress and panic Dr Chris Williams This book uses the proven and trusted five areas model of CBT to help people assess and manage periods of anxiety and panic to change how they feel. Dr Chris Williams is an Accredited CBT Practitioner and a Professor of Psychosocial Psychiatry

The Little CBT Workbook Dr Michael Sinclair & Dr Belinda Hollingsworth This practical, hands-on guide to understanding and using CBT helps you overcome problems like stress and anxiety, re-programme negative thoughts and focus on positive behaviours to feel good about yourself. This guide is packed with thought-provoking exercises and easy-to-apply advice. Dr Michael Sinclair is an experienced CBT Practitioner and Registered Psychologist and has provided high-quality psychological treatment to Individuals, couples and families for over 12 years. Dr Belinda Hollingsworth is a Chartered Practitioner Psychologist who has been working with clients within a CBT framework since she began her postgraduate training in 2006.

Pick me up series - 10 things you can do to feel happier straight away and I’m not good enough and

I Can’t be Bothered Doing Anything Dr Chris Williams Pick me up books use the internationally-acclaimed therapeutic method of CBT which has a strong evidence base for helping people with low moods, anxiety and a growing range of other common mental and physical health difficulties. They are written by Dr Chris Williams, Professor of Psychosocial Psychiatry at the University of Glasgow, UK


An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy David Westbrook, Helen Kennerley, Joan Kirk This book is the definitive beginner’s guide to the basic theory, skills and applications of CBT.As well as exploring depression, panic and agoraphobia, OCD and other anxiety disorders, the book considers CBT for less common disorders such as anger and eating disorders. David Westbrook is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and has been practicing CBT for over 25 years. Helen Kennerley is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS and has practiced CBT for over 25 years. Joan Kirk is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and has been working clinically for over 40 years.

CDs Coping with Anxiety Talking Life This CD introduces Anxiety Management. Specialist doctors and counsellors describe simple, effective techniques which have helped thousands of worriers to regain control and lead calmer, less anxious lives. Running Time 40 minutes

Feel the fear and do it anyway Susan Jeffers The CD teaches us that we’re all afraid of something, but fear doesn’t have to hold you back. You can change your relationship with fear, by weeding out the negative thoughts and words, and developing goals that help extend your self-imposed limitations. Running Time 1 hour

Mind publications Understanding anxiety and panic attacks Inger Hatloy ‘This booklet is aimed at anyone who experiences anxiety. It looks into the causes, its effects and what to do to reduce it. The booklet also includes information on panic attacks and panic disorder.’ For more information or to download any of the Mind booklets go to www.mind.org.uk


http://www.mind.org.uk/media/42877/understanding_anxiety_and_panic_attacks_2012.pdf



Living with loss: a book for the widowed Liz McNeill Taylor Drawing on personal experience and on interviews with other bereaved people, the author has created a survival handbook for the widowed, showing how, over time, the healing process can be assisted, and how you can get the most from friends, organisations and resources to make life enjoyable again. The first edition of this book was written in 1983, and was the author’s first book, written when she was working as a freelance journalist. Writing at the beginning of the 2000 edition, she says she feels it was written about someone she used to know, as life has moved on so much.

On grief and grieving: finding the meaning of grief through the five stages of loss Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and David Kessler Written just before Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’s own death, this book looks at the way we experience the process of grief; weaving together theory, inspiration and healing. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, was one of the most respected authorities on the subject of death and dying. Her books have been translated into twenty-seven languages. David Kessler is a nationally recognised leader in the field of hospice and palliative care

Overcoming grief: a self help guide using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques Sue Morris Reassuring and beneficial self help strategies to help you through your grief. Includes coping with the death of someone close; establishing a routine; dealing with key events such as anniversaries or birthdays. Sue Morris is a Clinical Psychologist trained in CBT who specialises in bereavement.

You’ll get over it’: the rage of bereavement Virginia Ironside In her honest and sensitive book, the author does not try to offer easy answers. Drawing on other people’s accounts as well as her own experience of bereavement, she tells it as it is. Journalist, agony aunt and problem page editor, she found that most of the books on bereavement she read after her father died, simply enraged her.

Bereavement


The D Word: talking about dying Sue Brayne This book is a practical guide which offers advice and resources to support relatives, friends and carers who are coping with the distress and anxiety of someone nearing the end of life. |t aims to help encourage people to find better ways to talk openly about the D-Word. Sue Brayne originally trained as a nurse and has an MA in the Rhetoric and Rituals of Death. She is an Accredited Psychotherapist.

What to do when someone dies: From funeral planning to probate and finance (Which essential guides) Anne Wadey A practical guide to help deal with bereavement and the complex processes to go through and the decisions to be made such as, How to register a death, making funeral arrangements, sorting out financial matters and applying for probate. Anne Wadey is the Head of Bereavement Advice Centre. She has spent 18 years providing bereavement support in NHS hospitals

How to have a Good Death Debbie Beckerman This book gives sensitive and reassuring advice on what to do when preparing for your own death and that of a loved one. Some of the topics covered are planning funerals and wills, saying goodbye and mourning and bereavement.

A Manual for Heartache Cathy Rentzenbrink

When Cathy Rentzenbrink was still a teenager, her happy family was torn apart by an unthinkable tragedy. In A Manual for Heartache she describes how she learnt to live with grief and loss and find joy in the world again. She explores how to cope with life at its most difficult and overwhelming and how we can emerge from suffering forever changed, but filled with hope. Cathy Rentzenbrink was born in Cornwall, grew up in Yorkshire and now lives in London, where she works as a writer and journalist.

CD Coping with Bereavement Talking Life This CD describes how best to cope with loss and grief, other people’s reaction to grief, helping children and teenagers to cope with death and grief. Running time 80 minutes



Change

My Fire’s Gone Out!: How to cope with change in your work and life Liam O’Connell

This book is a simple, funny yet profound story about coping with change. In our modern world we are faced with many changes and complex challenges. This book can help you achieve success and help you to enjoy life and your work. Liam O’Connell is a professional motivation and business speaker who has won a prestigious UK Skills National Training Award and is a full member of the Professional Speakers Association.

The Fire Philosophy Liam O’Connell & Steve Lilley The Fire Philosophy is the follow up to the critically acclaimed ‘My Fire’s Gone Out!’, an inspirational and common sense parable for coping with change. This book can help you maintain and regain your personal motivation, learn to appreciate the simple things in life and work, and focus on what is really important. Liam O’Connell is a professional motivation and business speaker who has won a prestigious UK Skills National Training Award and is a full member of the Professional Speakers Association.



Chronic Fatigue

Overcoming chronic fatigue: a self-help guide using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques Mary Burgess with Trudie Chalder Accessible guide which will help you to understand your condition. The book explains how to improve your sleep patterns; provides practical strategies for balancing activity and rest; explains how worry and stress can contribute to fatigue and shows you how to cope. It also offers advice on how family and friends can help. Dr. Mary Burgess and Professor Trudie Chalder are both Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists at the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research and Treatment Unit, Guy’s, King’s and St. Thomas’ School of Medicine, London.

Beating Chronic Fatigue: your step-by-step guide to complete recovery Dr Kristina Downing-Orr This guide provides fresh hope for sufferers and their families that recovery is possible. This book includes a step-by-step treatment programme that will help people to regain their health, vitality and energy. Dr Kristina Downing-Orr, a respected clinical psychologist, suffered from severe symptoms and was compelled to research the underlying causes in order to cure herself. Her recovery inspired her to share her own ground-breaking treatment programme with others.



Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Overcoming problem drinking: a self help guide using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques Marcantonio Spada This book aims to help you take a healthier approach to drinking. It’s a practical self-help program for anyone concerned they could be developing a problem, and offers guidance for those who are anxious about a friend or family member. Part one covers understanding problem drinking and how it can develop. We then look at building the motivation to change, how to implement the change and preventing slips. Marantonio Spada is an expert in cognitive behavioral therapy, and therapy of

problem drinking. He has worked as a clinician in both private practice and mental health organisations. He is a chartered psychologist, an accredited cognitive behavor therapist and a registered psychotherapist.

Getting through anxiety with CBT: a young person’s guide Ben Gurney-Smith 28 page booklet written in simple language with Illustrations, for young people who want to understand more about anxiety and how therapy could help them. It is recommended that the introductory book, ‘Getting through it with CBT’ is used in conjunction with this book. (This is also in stock in the Trust Library).

Dr. Gurney-Smith is a Principal Clinical Psychologist working with young

people in Oxfordshire.

The Little CBT Workbook Dr Michael Sinclair & Dr Belinda Hollingsworth This practical, hands-on guide to understanding and using CBT helps you overcome problems like stress and anxiety, re-programme negative thoughts and focus on positive behaviours to feel good about yourself. This guide is packed with thought-provoking exercises and easy-to-apply advice. Dr Michael Sinclair is an experienced CBT Practitioner and Registered Psychologist and has provided high-quality psychological treatment to Individuals, couples and families for over 12 years. Dr Belinda Hollingsworth is a Chartered Practitioner Psychologist who has been working with clients within a CBT framework since she began her postgraduate training in 2006.


An Introduction to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy David Westbrook, Helen Kennerley, Joan Kirk This book is the definitive beginner’s guide to the basic theory, skills and applications of CBT.As well as exploring depression, panic and agora-phobia, OCD and other anxiety disorders, the book considers CBT for less common disorders such as anger and eating disorders. David Westbrook is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and has been practicing CBT for over 25 years. Helen Kennerley is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS and has practiced CBT for over 25 years. Joan Kirk is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and has been working clinically for over 40 years.

Overcoming grief: a self help guide using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques Sue Morris Reassuring and beneficial self help strategies to help you through your grief. Includes coping with the death of someone close; establishing a routine; dealing with key events such as anniversaries or birthdays. Sue Morris is a Clinical Psychologist trained in CBT who specialises in bereavement.

Overcoming chronic fatigue: a self-help guide using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques Mary Burgess with Trudie Chalder Accessible guide which will help you to understand your condition. The book explains how to improve your sleep patterns; provides practical strategies for balancing activity and rest; explains how worry and stress can contribute to fatigue and shows you how to cope. It also offers ad-vice on how family and friends can help. Dr. Mary Burgess and Professor Trudie Chalder are both Cognitive Behav-ioural Psychotherapists at the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research and Treat-ment Unit, Guy’s, King’s and St. Thomas’ School of Medicine, London.

Getting through depression with CBT: a young person’s guide Louise Dalton and Alice Farrington This guide is written for young people who want to understand more about depression and how therapy could help them. 26 page book, illustrated throughout, easy to read. It recommends that the introductory book ‘Getting through it with CBT’ is used in conjunction with this book—this is also in stock in the library.

Dr. Dalton is a Clinical Psychologist working with young people in Oxfordshire. Dr. Farrington is also a Clinical Psychologist working with young people and their families in Oxford.


Overcoming mood swings: a self-help guide using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques Jan Scott A self-help manual for those who have experienced mood swings. Professor Jan Scott uses tried and tested techniques that help people first to identify and then to manage their mood swings more effectively. Also includes background information on depression and mania. Jan Scott is an internationally renowned expert in the use of cognitive therapy in the treatment of depression. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the International Association of Cognitive Psychotherapists, and a trustee of the Mental Health Foundation.

Life coaching: a cognitive behavioural approach Michael Neenan and Windy Dryden Helps us to understand what prevents us from being more personally effective in our lives, by tackling self-defeating thinking and replacing it with a problem-solving outlook. The book gives clear and helpful advice on topics such as dealing with troublesome emotions; overcoming procrastination; becoming assertive. Michael Neenan is Associate Director of the Centre for Stress Management and is an accredited cognitive behavioural therapist. Windy Dryden is Professor of Counselling at Goldsmith College, University of London and is an international authority on Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy.

Getting through it with CBT: a young person’s guide to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Claire Holdaway and Nicola Connolly This guide is written for young people who want to understand more about how therapy works and what to expect from it. It should be read alongside, or before, reading the other books in this series for young people.

Dr. Claire Holdaway is a Clinical Psychologist working with young people in Oxfordshire. She is interested in helping young people and their families find ways to help themselves out of the difficulties they are in.Dr. Nicola Connolly is a Clinical Psychologist working with young people and their families in a Family and Adolescent Service in Oxford.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Overcoming-Mood-Swings-Jan-Scott/dp/1841190179/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244475308&sr=1-1


Overcoming chronic pain: a self-help guide using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques Frances Cole; Helen Macdonald; Catherine Carus; Hazel Howden-Leach The health team behind this book has established a self-help method based on techniques tested with patients in community and hospital programmes. By reducing stress, learning relaxation techniques, and learning to cope with accompanying depression or anxiety, your experience of pain can be greatly reduced. Dr. Frances Cole is a GP and cognitive behavioural therapist running a community pain rehabilitation programme. Helen Macdonald is a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist specializing in pain management. Catherine Carus is a senior physiotherapist. Hazel Howden-Leach is an IT educationalist.

Overcoming relationship problems: a self-help guide using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques Michael Crowe Everyday problems such as financial worries, can cause pressure on relationships and family life. The author looks at ways to sustain a long-term relationship; how to improve communication with your partner and family; deal with sexual problems, and develop negotiation skills. Dr. Michael Crowe works in couple counselling, and was formerly the head of the Sexual and Marital Therapy Clinic at the Institute of Psychiatry in London.

Overcoming childhood trauma: a self-help guide using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques Helen Kennerley Emotional, physical and sexual abuse in childhood can result in a range of problems and lead to long-term difficulties that make life a struggle. The book looks at the range of problems childhood abuse can create; how to build healthy relationships in adulthood; a structured step by step guide based on CBT. Dr. Helen Kennerley is a Consultant Psychologist with the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre, specializing in anxiety and childhood trauma.


Overcoming traumatic stress: a self-help guide using cognitive behavioral techniques Claudia Herbert and Ann Wetmore Traumatic stress responses are psychological conditions that result from a person’s coping resources having been overwhelmed by a terrible experience. This book demonstrates, with practical advice and tested exercises, how to find new, effective ways of coping with and finally overcoming, traumatic stress. Dr. Claudia Herbert is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and consultant and director of The Oxford Stress and Trau-ma Centre. Ann Wetmore is a registered psychologist with a clinical practice in Canada.

CD The Sound of Calm: a CBT approach to stress management Keith Chadwick This audio CD aims to help you discover new ways of effectively man-aging your stress using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques. It helps you make the link between how you think about yourself and oth-ers, contributes to your stressful feelings and behaviour; encouraging you to actively challenge such thoughts whilst learning techniques to relax and calm yourself.



Depression

An introduction to coping with depression Lee Brosan This 32 page booklet has been developed and used by the staff from the Primary Care Psychological Treatment Service in Cambridge. It explains what depression is, how it makes you feel, and how to deal with your symptoms by challenging the way you think and behave. Dr. Lee Brosan is a Consultant Psychologist and Head of the Psychological Treat-ment Service in Cambridge. She is an Affiliated Lecturer at the University of Cambridge.

Coping with anxiety and depression Shirley Trickett The author explains clearly how and why depression affects you, and offers clear, practical advice, offering help to deal with the bad moments. Shirley Trickett trained as a nurse before becoming a counsellor and teacher. She has worked with anxious and depressed people for many years.

Coping with depression and elation Patrick McKeon Describes simply and sympathetically the causes, symptoms and treatment of depressive moods. There is advice for sufferers and their families to help them cope day to day. Dr. Patrick McKeon is a Consultant Psychiatrist at St. Patrick’s Hospital Dublin. He is also a senior lecturer at Dublin University, and a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Depression: your questions answered Melvyn Lurie Find out how to beat the blues and take back control of your life. Understand the pros and cons of different treatments, including medication, therapy and self-help. Make successful lifestyle changes to promote mental and physical health. Question and Answer guide. Illustrated. Dr. Lurie worked at Harvard Medical School for 20 years, and continues teaching medical students in addition to seeing patients in the Massachusetts area. He has treated a wide range of psychiatric conditions, and also acted as expert consultant to business, government and the legal profession.


Getting through depression with CBT: a young person’s guide Louise Dalton and Alice Farrington This guide is written for young people who want to understand more about depression and how therapy could help them. 26 page book, illustrated throughout, easy to read. It recommends that the introductory book ‘Getting through it with CBT’ is used in conjunction with this book—this is also in stock in the library.

Dr. Dalton is a Clinical Psychologist working with young people in Oxfordshire. Dr. Farrington is also a Clinical Psychologist working with young people and their families in Oxford.

I had a black dog: his name was depression Matthew Johnstone Matthew Johnstone’s illuminating, moving and uplifting insight into what it’s like to live with the Black Dog. “I had a black dog” says with wit, insight and complete understanding what other books take 300 pages to say.” Easy to read, cartoon format

Living with a black dog: how to take care of someone with depression while looking after yourself Matthew & Ainsley Johnstone When the Black Dog arrives it also moves in with loved ones. This is a must-have guide for partners, family, friends and colleagues. It includes practical advice about recognising and managing the symptoms, together with useful tips on self-preservation for carers. Easy to read, cartoon format. Companion guide to ‘I had a black dog’

Overcoming depression Windy Dryden Case studies and simple exercises, together with clear, concise information to help you understand and change your situation. It provides insight, practical suggestions and encouragement for a positive way forward. Dr. Windy Dryden is a psychotherapist who has worked in psychotherapy and counselling for over 25 years. He is Professor of Counselling at Goldsmiths College, University of London.


Overcoming mood swings: a self-help guide using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques Jan Scott A self-help manual for those who have experienced mood swings. Professor Jan Scott uses tried and tested techniques that help people first to identify and then to manage their mood swings more effectively. Also includes background information on depression and mania. Jan Scott is an internationally renowned expert in the use of cognitive therapy in the treatment of depression. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, the International Association of Cognitive Psychotherapists, and a trustee of the Mental Health Foundation.

Sod it! The depression virus and how to deal with it Martin Davies To show you how to recognise and understand depression; deal with it effectively; keep your mind healthy; and be ready to deal with depression in the future. Easy to read, cartoon format. Martin Davies has worked in the NHS for over 25 years, coming from a psychiatric nursing background. He delivers courses throughout the UK on stress and depression.

When someone you love has depression Barbara Baker The author shows how you can support the person you love, while keeping well yourself. She explains the symptoms of different types of depression, the causes and the treatment. Practical ways of helping are explored and alternative treatments considered. Barbara Baker is a freelance journalist specialising in health and self-help. In addition she is a volunteer telephone supporter for the charity Women’s Health.

Smashing Depression Terence Watts This book can help the sufferer of mild to moderate depression overcome the biggest hurdles to emotional health—negative belief and poor self-worth. The structured programme was created by the author over many years of working directly with sufferers, successfully helping them to find their way back to emotional health. Terence Watts is a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, Freeman of the City of London and therapist. He is the only psychotherapist worldwide to have been awarded the ‘MCGI’ by the City and Guilds Institute of London, UK, for his work with relationships.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Overcoming-Mood-Swings-Jan-Scott/dp/1841190179/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244475308&sr=1-1


The Recovery Letters James Withey In 2012, The Recovery Letters was launched to host a series of letters online written by people recovering from depression, addressed to those currently affected by a mental health condition. Addressed to 'Dear You', the inspirational and heartfelt letters provided hope and support to those experiencing depression and were testament that recovery was possible. James Withey is the founder of The Recovery Letters project which publishes letters from people recovering from depression, addressed to those currently affected. James lives in Hove in East Sussex in the UK. He speaks and writes about depression and mental health.

CD: Coping with depression Talking Life Introduces simple techniques to help fight depression. Learn how to fight depression using cognitive techniques; record thoughts and work out how to deal with them; become happier through setting targets and goals; achieve a better quality of life despite your depression. Running time: 70 minutes.

CD: Overcoming depression Professor Paul Gilbert A series of talks to help you gain valuable insights into: The nature of depression How our thoughts and feelings are related Looking after your body Relaxation advice and techniques Running time: 2 hours


Mind publications Understanding depression George Stewart ‘This booklet describes the symptoms of depression and the different kinds of treatment available.’

Understanding postnatal depression Inger Hatloy ‘This booklet explains the possible causes of postnatal depression, describes the signs to look out for and tells you what can be done to help.’

How to cope with suicidal feelings Inger Hatloy ‘This booklet is for anyone who has feelings of hopelessness on an ongoing basis and has thoughts about taking their own life. It explains why you may have suicidal feelings and provides some options to help you look forward and break the circle of your negative thoughts.’

Seasonal Affective Disorder Sam Challis ‘This booklet is for anyone who wants to know how seasonal changes in light levels affect behaviour or mood, and what can be done about it.’ For more information or to download any of the Mind booklets go to www.mind.org.uk


https://www.mind.org.uk/media/42904/understanding_depression_2012.pdf

https://www.mind.org.uk/media/46890/understanding_postnatal_depression_2013.pdf

https://www.mind.org.uk/media/428500/how-to-cope-with-suicidal-feelings-2013.pdf

https://www.mind.org.uk/media/46879/understanding-sad-2013.pdf

http://www.mind.org.uk/


Eating Disorders

Anorexia nervosa: a survival guide for families, friends and sufferers Janet Treasure This is a step-by-step guide for sufferers, at whatever stage of the illness they are at. It also includes sections for parents and other carers. Experiences and problems have been shared; many families have used and commented on earlier editions, and have helped to form its content. Professor Treasure is a psychiatrist who has specialised in the treatment of eating disorders for over twenty years. She is the chief Medical Advisor to the Eating Disorder Association.

Beating eating disorders step by step Anna Paterson A practical workbook which provides advice and strategies to help the reader gain control of their illness. Easy to use therapeutic exercises emphasise the importance of taking things at your own pace. The final section provides a set of diet plans specifically designed for anorexics, bulimics and compulsive over eaters. Written by a fellow sufferer. Anna Paterson lived for 14 years with chronic anorexia. She found recovery was possible, but needed to take it at a slow and steady pace. If she tried to change too much too quickly she would just feel scared and want to disappear back into her eating disorder again.

Coping with eating disorders and body image Christine Craggs-Hinton Explains the social pressures behind the need to be an ideal shape, and how to fight back. Topics include: The role of the media in creating unrealistic expectations of how we should look. The importance of self esteem and how to boost it. Tackling negative thoughts. Practical exercises to get back to a healthy relationship with food. Christine Craggs-Hinton took up writing for therapeutic reasons after contracting fibromyalgia. Author of several books, she also writes for the Fibromyalgia Association UK.


Getting better bit(e) by bit(e) Ulrike Schmidt & Janet Treasure Easy to read and illustrated with many real-life examples, this book addresses the specific problems faced on a daily basis by bulimia sufferers. It provides detailed step-by-step advice.

Work on this book was done when the authors worked in the Eating Disorders Unit of the Maudsley Hospital

Overcoming anorexia J. Hubert Lacey How to recognise anorexia and what to do about it. It deals with the physical and psychological aspects of the illness. There is an emphasis on relieving the helplessness and anxiety felt by carers, with information on the nature of anorexia, treatment and recovery. J. Hubert Lacey is Professor of Psychiatry, University of London, and president of the European Council on Eating Disorders.

Overcoming anorexia nervosa Christopher Freeman This was originally developed as a manual for patients at his eating disorders clinic in the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. It explains the many forms and causes of anorexia and is based on clinically proven techniques of cognitive therapy. Dr. Chris Freeman is one of the UK’s leading authorities on anorexia nervosa. He is based at the Eating Disorders Clinic, The Royal Edinburgh Hospital.

Overcoming binge eating Christopher Fairburn Step by step guidelines show how to overcome the urge to binge; gain control over eating behaviour and reduce the risk of relapse. The book addresses two goals: part 1 presents the most current scientific facts about binge eating problems; part 2 is a self-help manual based on the most effective treatment for them. Christopher Fairburn is an authority on eating disorders. He is Wellcome Principal Research Fellow and Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Oxford


Overcoming weight problems Jeremy Gauntlett-Gilbert & Clare Grace A self-help guide using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, for anyone with a long-term weight problem. Develop the motivation to change your life; deal with negative patterns of thinking; work out a healthy and sustainable eating plan. Jeremy Gauntlett-Gilbert is a clinical psychologist; Clare Grace, a dietician. They work together at London’s only specialist NHS clinic for overweight people

Thin Grace Bowman Her own story. She lived a perfectly ordinary life, until aged 18, she went on a diet—and didn’t stop. Her weight plummeted to less than six stone. ‘Thin’ exposes the secrets and dispels the myths that surround anorexia—if you haven’t understood it before, you will now. Grace Bowman was born in Durham in 1977.

Overcoming Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-eating Peter Cooper A sympathetic and highly acclaimed guide giving a clear explanation of the disorder and the serious health issues that can result from it. Peter Cooper is Professor of Psychology at the University of Reading. He also holds an Honorary Consultant Clinical Psychology position in the NHS.

Mind publication Understanding eating problems Sam Challis ‘This booklet is for anyone who is affected by eating problems, such as anorexia, bulimia etc. It describes the signs and effects of eating problems, suggests possible causes and looks at the kinds of treatment available.’ For more information or to download any of the other Mind booklets go to www.mind.org.uk


https://www.mind.org.uk/media/7491/understanding-eating-problems-2011.pdf



Finance

Perfect Money Saving Smita Talati This guide is essential for anyone who wants to take control of their finances. Covering everything from homemade presents to cheaper mortgages. It gives step by step guidance on how to cut your costs without giving up the things you enjoy. It also has sections on debt-management. Smita Talati became a financial journalist at the age of 24. She wrote a popular column in the Sunday Times money section for several years. She was also a regular contributor to the money pages of the Daily Telegraph, Mail on Sunday and the Financial Times.

Look after the Pennies Tess Read This is the ‘life changing’ guide everybody needs to save cash. This guide includes techniques for making your money go further and lots of money-saving secrets. It demonstrates how to save money on household bills, your weekly shop, travel and much more! Tess Read is a freelance writer and a former employee of the Bank of England. Her work has been published in the Financial Times and Euromoney. She has completed courses in microeconomics at the London School of Economics.

The Money Saving Mom’s Budget Crystal Paine This book helps you to become debt free, set up a realistic budget, organise your time and your home and much more. Although some of the information is specific to America most of the advice can be used outside the US. Crystal Paine has helped busy people everywhere take control of their finances and is the creator of the popular website Money SavingMom.com.


The Money Diet Martin Lewis This book provides clear cut advice on payment of bills, ways to cut spending, which banks to use etc. and most of all how to make sure we are not wasting money! Martin Lewis is the UK’s only professional money saving expert. He is a journal-ist and has a weekly column in the Guardian. His free to use website MoneySavingExpert.com attracts nearly a million users a month.

Brilliant Personal Finances Margaret Corridan This book will help you make sensible decisions and plan for the future by clearing your debts and managing your money. This book also shows you how to organise your credit cards and ways to save. Margaret Corridan is an accountant and personal finance expert.

The No Spend Year Michelle McGagh Personal finance journalist, Michelle McGagh, takes on a challenge to not spend money for a whole year in an engaging narrative that combines personal experience with accessible advice on money so you can learn to spend less and live more.

Michelle McGagh is a freelance personal finance journalist who has been writing about money for over a decade.

Choices in Retirement Edited by Peter Hooper Whatever dreams, plans or worries you may have, this book is here to help. Whether you’re approaching retirement or you’ve already left work, it gives you all the essential information you need to enjoy this opportunity to the full.

The Good Non Retirement Guide 2010 Edited by Francis Kay Everything you need to know about health, property, investment, leisure, work, pensions and tax



Irritable Bowel Syndrome

The IBS Healing Plan Theresa Cheung This book provides a comprehensive guide to the many ways you can successfully deal with IBS and its symptoms. Topics include how diet can help, stress management and complementary remedies. Theresa Cheung is the author of numerous health and popular psychology books.

Irritable Bowel Solutions: the essential guide to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, its causes and treatments John Hunter The author uses a carefully constructed questionnaire to find the reasons for your symptoms—be they dietary or physiological—and looks at how to treat them. The book also answers other questions that might be causing concern, such as, will the disease always affect me, or can I manage it effectively. Professor John Hunter is a Consultant Physician at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, and is a recognised authority on diseases of the gut including IBS.

IBS for Dummies: a complete guide to understanding and effectively treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patricia Macnair This guide to all aspects of IBS explains how to recognise and manage a wide range of symptoms and understand the physical and emotional triggers of this condition. Discover how to incorporate diet and exercise into your treatment plan, and benefit from relaxation and stress management techniques. Dr. Patricia Macnair is a physician, working in Medicine for the Elderly at Millford Hospital in Surrey, medical journalist and broadcaster.

Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome Dr Kieran Moriarty Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, but it is puzzling for those who have it and for the doctors who treat it. IBS is a syndrome, a collection of symptoms with similar features that occur together in a pattern that your doctor can recognise. Dr K Moriarty is a Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist. He has wide experience in the treatment of patients with gastrointestinal disorders.



Life Coaching

Be your own life coach: how to take control of your life and achieve your wildest dreams Fiona Harrold In this highly motivating book, the author shows how to coach yourself to achieve your goals and be the kind of person you want to be. Simple and effective techniques will enable you to build personal power and self confidence, and help you focus on your goals. Fiona Harrold is described as Britain’s most successful life coach. Her unique inspiring and powerful style of coaching has helped numerous people achieve their goals.

Life coaching: a cognitive behavioural approach Michael Neenan and Windy Dryden Helps us to understand what prevents us from being more personally effective in our lives, by tackling self-defeating thinking and replacing it with a problem-solving outlook. The book gives clear and helpful advice on topics such as dealing with troublesome emotions; overcoming procrastination; becoming assertive. Michael Neenan is Associate Director of the Centre for Stress Management and is an accredited cognitive behavioural therapist. Windy Dryden is Professor of Counselling at Goldsmith College, University of London and is an international authority on Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy.



Men’s Health

The Complete Guide to Men’s Health: everything a man needs to know Glossy illustrated book, uses lots of photographs, and user-friendly charts and diagrams, serious yet easy to read, written by a team of lifestyle and health specialists. Suitable for men of all ages, and includes information on healthy eating, improving relationships, better sex, weight gain and loss, prostate problems.

The Rough Guide to Men’s Health: the ultimate body and mind reality check Lloyd Bradley “The essential lifestyle companion”. Includes sections on diet and weight, relationships, stress, life after forty! Easy to read, illustrated. Written by a panel of experts, including an accredited Sports Dietitian, Psychiatrist, Fitness and Strength Coach, and a doctor in sexual health.

Haynes MAN Manual Ian Banks This book includes sections on Asthma, Allergies and Diabetes. There are also tips on how to get the best from your GP, Pharmacist and Occupational Health Service, and there are plenty of hints, myths and startling statistics to read. Dr Ian Banks has written many popular health titles. He is also the author of the NHS Direct Health Care Guide, President of the Men’s Health Forum as well as a practising casualty doctor.



Mental Health

Getting through it with CBT: a young person’s guide to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Claire Holdaway and Nicola Connolly This guide is written for young people who want to understand more about how therapy works and what to expect from it. It should be read alongside, or before, reading the other books in this series for young people.

Dr. Claire Holdaway is a Clinical Psychologist working with young people in Oxfordshire. She is interested in helping young people and their families find ways to help themselves out of the difficulties they are in.Dr. Nicola Connolly is a Clinical Psychologist working with young people and their families in a Family and Adolescent Service in Oxford.

Mental Illness: a handbook for carers Edited by Rosalind Ramsay, Claire Gerada, Sarah Mars & George Szmukler An essential resource for all people caring for family members or friends with mental illness. The book covers different types of mental illness, including chapters on Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Eating Disorders. It talks about treatment plans; what to do in an emergency. It also has general information about the role of mental health professionals, housing, work and benefits. Rosalind Ramsay is a Consultant Psychiatrist in Lambeth, London. Claire Gerada is a GP with special clinical interest in substance misuse. Sarah Mars is a research fellow at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. George Szmukler is Consultant Psychiatrist at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

When someone you love has Dementia Susan Elliot-Wright Dementia is estimated to affect more than 700,000 people in the UK, the vast majority of whom are looked after by unpaid carers. This guide looks at practical and emotional issues, such as the impact this might have on you and your family, and how to access practical help and support. Susan Elliot-Wright is a freelance writer specializing in health and parenting. Her other books include, Living with heart failure, Coping with epilepsy in children and young people, and Coping with type 2 diabetes.


What’s Normal Anyway? Celebrities Own Stories of Mental Illness Anna Gekoski & Steve Broome Ten celebrities share their experiences of conditions including depression and anxiety etc. These frank and honest stories help us to better understand mental illness and shares powerful messages of positivity and hope. Dr Anna Gekoski has worked as a journalist and writer, and more recently has conducted research in the field of forensic psychology. During her time as a national news--paper reporter she was the ghost-writer for the bestselling Sara Payne: A Mother's Story. Anna has degrees in philosophy, criminology, and psychology, and a doctorate in forensic psychology. Steve Broome is an experienced social and economic researcher and interviewer, having spent the past fifteen years conducting projects in areas such as mental health, sub-stance misuse, unemployment, social inclusion, economic development, and crime.

The Boy with the Top Knot Sathnam Sanghera For Sathnam Sanghera, growing up in Wolverhampton in the eighties was a confusing business. And then there was his family, whose strange and often difficult behaviour he took for granted until, at the age of twenty-four, Sathnam made a discovery that changed everything he ever thought he knew about them. Sathnam Sanghera was born to Punjabi parents in the West Midlands in 1976, attended Wolverhampton Grammar School and graduated from Christ's College, Cambridge with a first class degree in English Lan-guage and Literature in 1998.


Mind publications How to cope with the early signs of mental health problems David Crepaz-Keay ‘This booklet is designed for anyone who wants to know more about mental health problems—those who experience them, their friends, families and carers. It aims to help people to understand the causes and effects, and to cope better when problems occur.’

How to improve your mental wellbeing Celia Warin ‘This booklet explains what keeps people mentally well, why some people may be more prone to mental distress, and what you can do to promote your mental wellbeing. It also tells you how to support someone else in distress.’

Understanding Schizophrenia Fiona Hill ‘This booklet introduces the different theories and ideas about the diagnosis, causes and treatment of schizophrenia. It also offers practical suggestions to anyone with this diagnosis, and to their family and friends.’

Understanding Personality Disorders Katherine Darton ‘This booklet is for anyone who wants to know more about this diagnosis, the possible causes, and the treatment approaches.’

Understanding Paranoia Celia Warin ‘This booklet describes the feelings and experiences associated with paranoia. It explores possible causes, steps you can take to recognise when fears might be exaggerated and suggests techniques to help you change the way you react to suspicious thoughts. It also discusses professional treatment, and how friends and family can help.’

Understanding Mental Health Problems Sam Challis ‘This booklet is an introduction to the most common mental health problems, explaining what they are, their possible causes, and what help is available.’

http://www.mind.org.uk/media/7506/how-to-cope-with-the-early-signs-of-mental-health-problems-2011.pdf

http://www.mind.org.uk/media/46940/how_to_improve_and_maintain_your_mental_wellbeing_2013.pdf

https://www.mind.org.uk/media/46880/understanding-schizophrenia-2011.pdf

https://www.mind.org.uk/media/428505/understanding-personality-disorders-2013.pdf

http://www.mind.org.uk/media/622396/understanding-paranoia-2014.pdf

https://www.mind.org.uk/media/619080/understanding-mental-health-problems-2014.pdf


Understanding the Mental Health effects of Street Drugs Katherine Darton ‘This booklet is for anyone who takes street drugs, and for those who are concerned about them. It gives a brief summary of what is known about the mental health effects of taking the most commonly used street drugs. It also gives information about what help you may expect if you use street drugs and also have mental health problems and therefore have ‘dual diagnosis’.’

How to rebuild your life after breakdown Jan Wallcraft ‘This booklet is for anyone who has had a breakdown, for their family and friends, and for mental health professionals. It offers ideas on self-help, and on how and where to find support or information. It draws on the personal experience of people who have successfully rebuilt their own lives.’ (This leaflet is available in the library but is no longer on the Mind website.)

How to cope as a carer Sam Challis ‘This booklet is intended to help you while you are supporting a friend or relative experiencing mental health problems. It offers advice about how you can look after yourself and how to handle situations that may arise.’

The Mind guide to food and mood Amanda Geary ‘This guide explains how food and nutrition can significantly affect your mental and emotional health. It explains which food can cause problems, which foods can help, why and how to change your diet for the better, and where to get help and advice.’

Understanding dissociative disorders Inger Hatloy ‘This booklet describes what dissociation is and what types of dissociative disorders there are. It also discusses what might cause them and what the options are for effective treatment.’ For more information or to download any of the Mind booklets go to www.mind.org.uk


https://www.mind.org.uk/media/158223/understanding_the_mental_health_effect_of_street_drugs_2011.pdf

http://www.mind.org.uk/media/42895/how_to_cope_as_a_carer_2011.pdf

https://www.mind.org.uk/media/7498/mind-guide-to-food-and-mood-2010.pdf

https://www.mind.org.uk/media/439466/Understanding-dissociative-disorders-2013.pdf



Mindfulness

Mindfulness: a practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world Mark Williams and Danny Penman Mindfulness reveals a set of simple yet powerful practices that you can incorporate into daily life to help break the cycle of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhaustion. It helps to promote a genuine joie de vivre: the kind of happiness that gets into your bones and allows you to meet the worst that life throws at you with new courage. Mark Williams is Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford. He co-developed MBCT and is co-author of the international best-seller The Mindful Way Through Depression. Dr Danny Penman is a feature and comment writer for the Daily Mail. He has a PhD in biochemistry. He is also co-author of Mindfulness for Health, with Vidyamala Burch, which won first prize (Popular Medicine) at the BMA Medical Book Awards 2014 (Piatkus).

Mindfulness for Dummies Shamash Alidina This book provides you with the tools to practise mindfulness on your own. Each chapter is brimming with insights about what mindfulness is, how to practise mindfulness quickly and easily, and how to deepen your experience. Shamash Alidina is a professional mindfulness teacher trainer, coach and speaker. Shamash has over 14 years experience teaching mindfulness. Also available as an e-book from www.dawsonera.com You will need an NHS Athens username and password to access this book. Please ask library staff for details.

Mindfulness at Work for Dummies (e-book) Shamash Alidina and Juliet Adams This book is an introduction to Mindfulness and how it can help improve work behaviour. There are useful tips on incorporating mindfulness in your working day. The book gives an explanation on how the brain retains new mindful working patterns. This e-book is available to download from www.dawsonera.com You will need an NHS Athens username and password to access this resource


A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled Ruby Wax Five hundred years ago no one died of stress: we invented this concept and now we let it rule us. Ruby Wax shows us how to de-frazzle for good by making simple changes that give us time to breathe, reflect and live in the moment. Ruby Wax, OBE (born Ruby Wachs; 19 April 1953) is an American actress, mental health campaigner, lecturer, and author who holds both American and British citizenship.



Mind Body and Spirit

The Way of Stretching: flexibility for body and mind Anne Kent Rush Working from the assumption that flexibility is essential to physical well-being, and that a relaxed mental state is essential to achieving maximum flexibility, the author has developed a comprehensive programme covering a wide range of physical exercises that tone various parts of the body; breathing exercises that replenish energy; and meditation exercises that stimulate mental development. Anne Kent Rush has been practicing and writing about preventive health care for more than 30 years.

Mind Calm Sandy C. Newbigging Learn how to let go of the constant chatter in your mind, gain clarity, perform at your best, worry less, heal faster, sleep better, improve relationships and feel more calm, confident and content—whenever you want. The author gives you a masterclass in the mind and how to meditate using his highly effective and enjoyable MIND CALM meditation technique. Sandy Newbigging is the creator and award-winning trainer of Mind Calm Meditation. Sandy trains practitioners in his methods via his academy.

Quiet the Mind Matthew Johnstone An Illustrated Guide on how to meditate. This is a follow-up to his bestselling Black Dog series. Matthew Johnstone is the author of I Had a Black Dog. He divides his time between creative consultancy work, public speaking, and writing and illustrating books.

Yoga for Beginners Jenny Chase A quick start Yoga guide to burn fat, strengthen your mind & find inner peace.

The Spiritual Password Martha Louise Do you ever feel different to the people around you, or long for a deeper connection to spirit? This enlightening book will help you to understand why life may sometimes seem like an uphill struggle. Martha Louise was born into the Norwegian royal family. A physiotherapist and practitioner in the Rosen Method. Today she is a renowned spiritual teacher and speaker.


Pilates Linda Paden Idiot's Guides: Pilates is a beginner's guide to Pilates at home. It teaches beginners the benefits of performing Pilates at home, and the right and wrong ways of performing Pilates routines. Linda Paden, DPT, is Pilates certified in mat and equipment and has been teaching Pilates since 2004. She holds a doctorate in physical therapy.

The Compassionate Mind Paul Gilbert This Book explains the evolutionary and social reasons why our brains react so readily to threats - and reveals how our brains are also hardwired to respond to kindness and compassion.

Professor Paul Gilbert has long been regarded as a leading world expert on depression and compassion. He has been a practising clinical psychologist for over 30 years.

Mindfulness: a practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world Mark Williams and Danny Penman Mindfulness reveals a set of simple yet powerful practices that you can incorporate into daily life to help break the cycle of anxiety, stress, unhappiness and exhaustion. It helps to promote a genuine joie de vivre: the kind of happiness that gets into your bones and allows you to meet the worst that life throws at you with new courage. Mark Williams is Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford. He co-developed MBCT and is co-author of the international best-seller The Mindful Way Through Depression. Dr Danny Penman is a feature and comment writer for the Daily Mail. He has a PhD in biochemistry. He is also co-author of Mindfulness for Health, with Vidyamala Burch, which won first prize (Popular Medicine) at the BMA Medical Book Awards 2014 (Piatkus).

Mindfulness for Dummies Shamash Alidina This book provides you with the tools to practise mindfulness on your own. Each chapter is brimming with insights about what mindfulness is, how to practise mindfulness quickly and easily, and how to deepen your experience. Shamash Alidina is a professional mindfulness teacher trainer, coach and speaker. Shamash has over 14 years experience teaching mindfulness. Also available as an e-book from www.dawsonera.com You will need an NHS Athens username and password to access this book. Please ask library staff for details.


Mindfulness at Work for Dummies (e-book) Shamash Alidina and Juliet Adams This book is an introduction to Mindfulness and how it can help improve work behaviour. There are useful tips on incorporating mindfulness in your working day. The book gives an explanation on how the brain retains new mindful working patterns. This e-book is available to download from www.dawsonera.com You will need an NHS Athens username and password to access this resource

The Tiredness Cure Dr Sohere Roked Do you rely on cups of tea or coffee in order to 'wake up'? Do you feel exhausted for no apparent reason? Are you completely stressed out at the end of the week or even day? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then it's time to take control of your health with The Tiredness Cure. Written by Dr Sohere Roked, one of the few GPs in the UK trained in both conventional and holistic medicine, this empowering guide to overcoming fatigue will help you to: choose the right diet and exercise to restore energy levels; discover the best supplements to help you feel great and look younger; and balance your hormones and improve your gut health to be truly well, inside and out. Dr Sohere Roked is a GP with a specialist interest in integrative medicine and one of the UK’s leading holistic doctors.

The Chimp Paradox Professor Steve Peters The Chimp Paradox is an incredibly powerful mind management model that can help you become a happy, confident, healthier and more successful person. Prof Steve Peters explains the struggle that takes place within your mind and then shows how to apply this understanding to every area of your life Prof Steve Peters is a consultant psychiatrist and has worked in the clinical field of psychiatry for over 20 years. He specialises in optimising the functioning of the mind and also holds degrees in mathematics and medicine.

Transform your Life, A Blissful Journey Geshe Kelsang Gyatso By following the practical advice given in this book we can transform our mind and our life, fulfil our human potential, and find everlasting peace and happiness. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was born on Tibet and is a fully accomplished medita-tion master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism.


CDs End the struggle and dance with life Susan Jeffers From the author of the classic ‘Feel the fear and do it anyway’, this CD shows us how to feel calmer, more in control, and excited about life. The author opens our eyes as to what pulls us down and what lifts us up. Running time: 3 hours (3 CDs)

Meditations for Relaxation: three guided meditations to relax the body and mind Living Meditation The CD contains three simple meditations that can be practised by anyone. Guided by an experienced meditator, they are designed to help you relax body and mind and discover a special experience of inner peace. Note: the meditations are derived from the Buddhist tradition. Running Time: 45 minutes

Total Relaxation: guided meditations for achieving inner peace Meditainment The CD features a blend of meditation techniques, narration, music and natural sound effects Running Time: 1 hour



Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

An introduction to coping with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Lee Brosan This 32 page booklet explains what OCD is and how it makes you feel. It shows how you can overcome it by changing the way you think and behave. Included are: The different forms of OCD, how it develops, what keeps it going. Case studies The roles that your compulsions and thoughts play Different kinds of treatment Dr. Lee Brosan is a Consultant Psychologist and Head of the Psychological Treatment Service in Cambridge. She is an Affiliated Lecturer at the University of Cambridge. The booklet is one of a series developed and used by staff from the Primary Care Psychological Treatment Service in Cambridge.

Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder David Veale & Rob Wilson A self help guide using cognitive behavioural techniques to reduce symptoms. Topics include: How to reduce the stress caused by disturbing thoughts, images and urges. Helps you face fears and troubling situations Reduces and gradually helps you overcome your compulsions Offers advice on how partners, relatives and friends can help. David Veale is Consultant Psychiatrist at the Priory Hospital, North London, and an advisor to, and former chairman of the charity OCD Action. Rob Wilson is the Head Cognitive Behavioural Therapist at the Priory Hospital.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: the facts Stanley Rachman This book does a superior job of describing OCD and provides excellent resources for those either afflicted with OCD or close to someone who is. Stanley Rachman is based at the Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.


Understanding obsessions and compulsions Dr. Frank Tallis Self help guide in which the principles of anxiety are explained and instructions to help you cope are given in easy to understand language. Advice for a range of obsessional problems including compulsive checking, washing and hoarding; obsessional thoughts and worry, and the depression they can all cause. Dr. Frank Tallis is a writer and practising clinical psychologist. He has held lecturing posts in clinical psychology and neuroscience at King’s College, London. He is one of the country’s leading authorities on obsessional states, and played a key role in setting up Obsessive Action—a charity for sufferers and their families.

Break Free from OCD Dr Fiona Challacombe This practical guide, written by 3 leading cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) experts, enables you to make sense of your symptoms, and gives a clear plan to help you conquer OCD. Whether your condition is mild or severe, this definitive resource will help you reclaim your life and keep OCD away for good. Dr Fiona Challacombe is a research fellow and clinical psychologist working at Kings College London and the Maudsley Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma. She is part of a national specialist service treating individuals with severe and complex OCD. Her research focuses on the impact of OCD on parenting and families, and investigating the delivery and refinement of CBT for parents with OCD.

Mind publication Understanding Obsessive-compulsive disorder Celia Warin ‘This booklet aims to help you understand OCD and what treatments and help are available.’ For more information or to download any of the Mind booklets go to www.mind.org.uk


http://www.mind.org.uk/media/119997/Understanding-OCD-2013.pdf



Pain

Back pain: how to relieve low back pain and Sciatica Loren Fishman Offers a guide to pain relief of low back pain and Sciatica, which is one of the three major categories of back pain. Also includes prevention lessons—how to keep your back ache at bay. Loren Fishman is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation in New York. He is on the faculty at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Coping successfully with pain Neville Shone Written for the thousands of people who suffer from pain, whether arthritis, backache or migraine. Pain can dominate your life and leave you depressed and despairing. This is a practical guide to taking charge of your life again, helping you to lead a more mobile, active life. Neville Shone was at the height of his career as a teacher and researcher when an operation to remove a spinal tumour left him almost immobile and in constant pain. His fight back and the techniques of pain management which enabled him to regain his mobility and zest for life, are reflected in this book.

Overcoming back pain Tom Smith This book aims to help you understand your condition, regain your mobility and move on with your life. The author shows how our backs work and what can make them hurt. He explains what your doctor can do and how you can help yourself and lessen the pain. Dr. Tom Smith spent six years in general practice and several years in medical research before taking up writing full time. He writes regularly for medical journals.

Understanding back pain Malcolm Jayson Published by Family Doctor Books which are clear, concise, and a good source of information and advice. Easy to read and using lots of illustrations, the book looks at common back problems, and treatment for persistent back pain. Malcolm Jayson is Professor of Rheumatology and was Director of the Manchester and Salford Back Pain Centre.


Overcoming chronic pain: a self-help guide using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques Frances Cole; Helen Macdonald; Catherine Carus; Hazel Howden-Leach The health team behind this book has established a self-help method based on techniques tested with patients in community and hospital programmes. By reducing stress, learning relaxation techniques, and learning to cope with accompanying depression or anxiety, your experience of pain can be greatly reduced. Dr. Frances Cole is a GP and cognitive behavioural therapist running a community pain rehabilitation programme. Helen Macdonald is a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist specializing in pain management. Catherine Carus is a senior physiotherapist. Hazel Howden-Leach is an IT educationalist.

Sarah Key’s back sufferers’ bible Sarah Key Information in simple language for sufferers and professionals. The author describes five stages of spinal breakdown and sets out treatment for each. Suggests when you need medication, how to do simple exercises and ways to avoid pitfalls while treating your spine. Sarah Key trained as a physiotherapist in Australia before setting up her own centre in London. The foreword to this book is written by Prince Charles, who says ‘Sarah Key’s book makes sense in what to many is a pretty incomprehensible subject’.

Arthritis: exercise plans to improve your life Paula Coates A guide to managing arthritis by helping you to gain a better understanding of your diagnosis and how it impacts on your body and health. It will show you how to include a simple fitness programme in your life, while considering the specific challenges raised by arthritis. Simple and easy to follow exercises, to improve your mobility, balance and strength. Paula Coates is a chartered physiotherapist and a clinical lecturer at Kings College, London.



Panic Attacks

Coping successfully with Panic Attacks Shirley Trickett Explains how to stop pressing the panic button. In our stressed lives, fears and worries can get ignored, only to surface in physical symptoms. The author shows how to understand your inner self and overcome panic attacks. Shirley Trickett trained as a nurse before becoming a counsellor and teacher. She has worked with anxious and depressed people for many years.

Overcoming panic Derrick Silove Overcoming panic has been developed as a self help manual. A step-by-step management programme provides the skills for overcoming and preventing panic attacks, explaining the many causes of panic. Professor Derrick Silove is a practising clinical psychiatrist and Director of the Psychiatry Research and Teaching Unit, University of New South Wales.

Panic Attacks: what they are; why they happen, and what you can do about them Christine Ingham Learn what panic attacks are; the different causes; what to do when you’re having an attack; how to avoid a recurrence, and how to help others with panic attacks. The author draws on her own personal experience of panic attacks and provides reassurance, insight and help. Personal experience

Understanding panic attacks Dr. Roger Baker

Contents include—the A to Z of panic; myths about panic; root causes, and a practical therapy programme. Professor Roger Baker is Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Dorset Health Care NHS Trust and coordinator of the Dorset Research and Development Support Unit. He has carried out research and therapy on panic attacks for the last 15 years.


Mind publication Mind tips: panic attacks Mind A fold out factfile For more information or to download any of the Mind booklets go to www.mind.org.uk


http://www.mind.org.uk/media/46898/mind-tips-panic-attacks-2013.pdf



Helping children cope with Anxiety Jill Eckersley This book looks at how pressures of twenty-first century living can affect children up to the age of 16, and what parents can do to help. Some of the subjects covered are: the roots of anxiety, the anxious teenager, bullying, helping your child develop skills to counter worry and where to go for further help and support. Jill Eckersley is an acclaimed Health Journalist and author of several books including Coping with Dyspraxia and Coping with Childhood Allergies.

Teenagers: what every parent has to know Rob Parsons

A practical guide to help parents navigate the turbulent teenage years. Sections on understanding what’s going on in your teenager’s brain, keys for dealing with the really testing teenager and the big issues: sex, drugs, self esteem… and much more. Rob parsons is a bestselling author and international speaker on family issues. He is also Executive Chairman of Care for the Family, a charity committed to strengthening family life.

Living with a seriously ill child Dr Jan Aldridge In this book Dr Aldridge confronts the torrent of emotions experienced by parents and shows that, despite the anguish, joy and love in abundance can also be present. The issues addressed include: your child’s fears and concerns, managing change and transition, parenting your other children and many more… Dr Jan Aldridge is a clinical psychologist who has worked extensively with children, young people and families.

Dyslexia and other learning difficulties: the essential guide Maria Chivers This guide takes you step-by-step through diagnosis, treatment, education and into career options. Up to the minute facts and practical advice enable you to pinpoint exactly what is wrong with your child, communicate with teachers, assess your child’s rights and choose the right education. Maria Chivers founded the Swindon Dyslexia Centre in 1991. Maria is the author of four books on the subject of Dyslexia and other learning difficulties.

Parenting



Phobias

An introduction to coping with phobias Brenda Hogan 32 page booklet explaining what phobias are and how they make you feel. It explains how to overcome them by challenging the way you think and behave. Dr. Brenda Hogan is a clinical psychologist who previously worked at the Primary Care Psychological Treatment Service in Cambridge. She has since moved to Canada where she continues her work in psychological assessment and treatment for anxiety and depression.

The anxiety and phobia workbook Edmund Bourne A practical and comprehensive guide offering help to anyone struggling with panic attacks, agoraphobia, social fears, and generalized anxiety. Step-by-step guidelines, questionnaires and exercises will help you learn skills and make lifestyle changes. Edmund Bourne has specialised in the treatment of anxiety disorders and related problems for two decades. For many years he was the director of the Anxiety Treatment Centre in California.

Coping with Fears and Phobias (e-book) Warren Mansell This ebook provides information about fears and phobias and how to cope with them. It provides real life examples and easy to learn techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy. This ebook is available to download from www.dawsonera.com You will need and NHS Athens username and password.

Mind publication Understanding Phobias Beth Murphy ‘This booklet has been written for people who have phobias. It describes what they are, how they make you feel and what help is available. The information is also useful if you have a friend or family member with a phobia.’ For more information or to download any of the Mind booklets go to www.mind.org.uk


https://www.mind.org.uk/media/46893/understanding_phobias_2011.pdf



Relationships

Overcoming relationship problems: a self-help guide using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques Michael Crowe Everyday problems such as financial worries, can cause pressure on relationships and family life. The author looks at ways to sustain a long-term relationship; how to improve communication with your partner and family; deal with sexual problems, and develop negotiation skills. Dr. Michael Crowe works in couple counselling, and was formerly the head of the Sexual and Marital Therapy Clinic at the Institute of Psychiatry in London.

The Carer’s handbook: essential information and support for all those in a caring role Jane Matthews This indispensable guide is a one stop shop for the huge percentage of people who find themselves in a caring role, whether that involves shopping for a housebound neighbour, or giving up work to care full time for a child, parent or partner. It includes information on the maze of health, local authority and voluntary agencies; finance; getting support, dealing with difficult feelings. Jane Matthews is herself a carer, and a former chair of Milton Keynes Relate. The lack of resources, support and guidance she experienced led her to write this book.

The Boy with the Top Knot Sathnam Sanghera For Sathnam Sanghera, growing up in Wolverhampton in the eighties was a confusing business. And then there was his family, whose strange and often difficult behaviour he took for granted until, at the age of twenty-four, Sathnam made a discovery that changed everything he ever thought he knew about them. Sathnam Sanghera was born to Punjabi parents in the West Midlands in 1976, attended Wolverhampton Grammar School and graduated from Christ's College, Cambridge with a first class degree in English Language and Literature in 1998.



Self-Esteem

Assertiveness step by step Windy Dryden and Daniel Constantinou Through clearly explained and thoughtfully presented examples, the book will support you in moving towards a more positive sense of who you are and help change your behaviour for the better. Dr. Windy Dryden has worked in psychotherapy and counselling for over 30 years. He is Professor of Psychotherapeutic Studies at Goldsmiths College, London Daniel Constantinou has been in the counselling field for 12 years. He currently works at the Florence Nightingale Hospital in the Outpatient Counselling Department

Overcoming low self-esteem Melanie Fennell A self help manual which will help readers understand their condition. It explains the nature of low self-esteem, and contains a complete self help programme and monitoring sheets. Contents include, combating self-criticism and enhancing self acceptance. Dr. Melanie Fennell is Course Director in Cognitive Therapy for qualified healthcare professionals at the Oxford University Department of Psychiatry.

Self Esteem: simple steps to develop self-worth and heal emotional wounds Gael Lindenfield Poor self-esteem is at the root of many of our problems. It can sabotage relationships and careers and hold us back from achieving our full potential. In this book you will learn to recover from deep-seated hurt; cope with knocks to your pride, and help others develop strong self-esteem. Gael Lindenfield is one of the UK’s leading personal development trainers. A highly respected psychotherapist, she works with a wide range of organisations from charities to multi national businesses.


Self-esteem for women Lynda Field

The author shows how to recognise and alter negative self-beliefs, by using a mixture of visualization techniques, positive affirmations and a unique five-step Programme for Change. Lynda Field is a trained counsellor and psychotherapist who specialises in personal and group development.

Self Motivation Gaeil Lindenfield Self motivation does not come easily to many people, and it’s often easier to put things off, choose the easy option and indulge in self doubt. Topics covered include, dealing with fear and failure, and thinking without engaging in idle dreaming. Gael Llindenfield is one of the UK’s leading personal development trainers. A highly respected psychotherapist, Lindenfield works with a variety of organizations from charities to multi-national businesses.

10 days to great self-esteem David Burns 10 easy steps to learn specific techniques to enhance self-esteem, productivity and happiness. You will discover that negative feelings do not result from bad things that happen to you, but from the way you think about these events. You can pinpoint and overcome these self-defeating attitudes. Dr. David Burns is a clinical psychiatrist and one of America’s foremost authorities on mood and personal relationship problems.

The art of changing: your path to a better life Susan Peabody The author explores topics such as willingness, taking action, getting help and treating depression, in order to show you how to change your life by changing yourself. Self help teacher, and author The feeling good handbook David Burns Chapters on understanding your moods; building self esteem; conquering anxiety, fears and phobias; strengthening relationships, provide clearly described and practical guidelines on how to change your life, a little or a lot.


Constructive Wallowing Tina Gilbertson This book cuts right to the chase, teaching you how to accept and feel your feelings with self-compassion for greater emotional health and well-being while making you laugh from time to time. Discover how to ‘Escape from the trap of self-criticism by taking your own side, Use the T-R-U-T-H Technique to get out from under bad feelings, fast’, and much more. Tina Gilbertson is a psychotherapist and workshop leader offering individual therapy and classes for personal growth.

CDs Feeling good: self esteem and assertiveness skills Talking life

Do you feel good or bad about yourself? Are you in control of your life or do other people make decisions for you? Learn how to take stock and plan your life more successfully; censor with negative thoughts, and deal more confidently with daily problems. Running time: 72 minutes

Cassettes Emotional confidence: simple steps to managing your feelings Gael Lindenfield

Emotional confidence helps you to soothe your sensitivity, control your feelings and feel more assertive and positive. A seven step strategy helps with techniques to lift your spirit, build confidence and gain control. Running time : 90 minutes


Mind publications How to increase your self-esteem Beth Murphy

‘This booklet will help you to challenge negative feelings and beliefs you hold about yourself. It explains where these beliefs come from, how they become fixed and gives suggestions to help you change them.’

Understanding self-harm Jenny Smith ‘This booklet is for anyone who self-harms, their friends and family. It should give readers a greater understanding and knowledge of the condition and of what they can do to help overcome it.’

Making sense of talking treatments Inger Hatloy ‘This booklet gives a brief guide to the different talking treatments that are available. It also provides information on who might benefit from them and who you should contact about getting this type of help.’ For more information or to download any other Mind booklets got to www.mind.org.uk


http://www.mind.org.uk/media/7509/how-to-increase-your-self-esteem-2011.pdf

https://www.mind.org.uk/media/619077/understanding-self-harm-2013.pdf

https://www.mind.org.uk/media/332324/Making-sense-of-talking-treatments-2012.pdf



Sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep Fiona Johnston One person in three has difficulty getting a good night’s sleep. Anxiety, stress, long or irregular hours, can all disturb sleep patterns. This book explores the causes of broken nights, including the latest research on the effects of sleep loss and the ways to tackle it. Fiona Johnston trained in occupational therapy. After moving to New Zealand in the 1980s she worked as a psychiatric health professional before establishing the Auckland Sleep Management Centre.

Learn to sleep well Chris Idzikowski The essential guide to getting to sleep and staying asleep. The book gives practical advice on how to combat sleep problems such as insomnia, nightmares, snoring. Advises on natural remedies for deeper, more restful sleep, using meditation, massage, and aromatherapy. Professor Chris Idzikowski is currently Director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service. He first became involved with sleep research more than 20 years ago, and has served as Chairman of the British Sleep Society.

Sleep: your questions answered Renata Riha Easy to read, question and answer format, with illustrations. Describe the basic processes of sleep, and the disorders associated with it, including insomnia, snoring, limb movement disorders. Practical suggestions for getting a good night’s sleep. Dr. Riha is a consultant in sleep and General Medicine at the Royal Infirmary , Edinburgh. She is active in the field of sleep research and also organises, runs and teaches the Edinburgh Sleep Course at the Department of Medicine.


Overcoming Insomnia and Sleep Problems Colin A. Espie This useful self-help book is written by one of the world’s leading insomnia experts and uses CBT strategies to help you to overcome sleep problems - including persistant insomnia— and enjoy your life once again. Professor Colin Espie is Professor of Clinical Psychology and Director of the University of Glasgow Sleep Centre. He is a leading member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the European Sleep Research Society.

CD’s Coping with Sleep Problems Talking Life Describes simple, effective strategies and solutions to help people deal with a range of different sleep problems including: insomnia, narcolepsy, night terrors, sleep apnoea and sleepwalking. Running time 80 minutes

Mind publications Mind tips: sleep A fold out fact file

How to cope with sleep problems Celia Warin ‘This booklet is for people who have difficulties with sleep. It looks at the nature of sleep, the causes of insomnia and other sleep problems, and describes self-help approaches and the professional help available.’ For more information or to download other Mind booklets go to www.mind.org.uk


https://www.mind.org.uk/media/7514/mind-tips-for-better-mental-health-sleep-2013.pdf

http://www.mind.org.uk/media/622401/how-to-cope-with-sleep-problems-2014.pdf



Stress

Coping with life’s challenges: moving on from adversity Dr. Windy Dryden Using techniques based on CBT this book looks at how to surmount difficult but common adversities, so you can move on. Topics include: coping with job loss; dealing with failures; living with uncertainty.

Dr. Windy Dryden has worked in psychotherapy and counselling for over 30 years, and is the author/editor of 170 books. He is Professor of Psychotherapeutic Studies at University of London

How to deal with stress Stephen Palmer and Cary Cooper Key topics include: What is stress; balancing pressure and stress; changing stress-inducing behaviour; improving confidence and self-esteem, and managing work related stress for you and your team. Stephen Palmer is founder of the Centre for Stress Management and Honorary Professor of Psychology at City University, London. Cary Cooper is Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health at Lancaster University, President of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and past President of the British Academy of Management.

Sod it all! How to deal with the stress virus in your life. Martin Davies This will show you how to recognise and understand the stress ‘virus’; deal with stress more effectively, and be ready to deal with stress and pressure in the future. Easy to read, cartoon format Martin Davies has worked in the NHS for over 25 years, coming from a psychiatric nursing background. He delivers courses throughout the UK on stress and depression.

The relaxation & stress reduction workbook Martha Davis Stress reduction strategies that can be incorporated into even the busiest lives. Includes chapters on meditation, facing worry and anxiety, work stress management. Provides on the spot exercises you can do when you feel stressed. Martha Davis is now retired , but worked as a psychologist in California, where she did individual, couple & group psychotherapy.


Teach yourself: managing stress Terry Looker A step-by-step guide to dealing with stress. The questionnaire to assess your stress levels will enable you to identify the signs, symptoms and sources of your stress, and you will learn coping strategies to bring balance to your life. Professor Terry Looker is a Fellow of the International Stress Management Association. He lectures at Manchester Metropolitan University, and presents stress management programmes for industry and the professions.

Stress-Related Illness: advice for people who give too much Dr Tim Cantopher In this book, Dr Cantopher explains how to get and stay well, achieve your goals and be healthier and happier. Topics covered in this book include: what stress actually is, the stress illnesses, what to do to stay well and many others. Dr Tim Cantopher studied at University College London. He trained as a psychiatrist and has been a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists since 1983. He is now a Consultant Psychiatrist working with the Priory Group of Hospitals.

A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled Ruby Wax Five hundred years ago no one died of stress: we invented this concept and now we let it rule us. Ruby Wax shows us how to de-frazzle for good by making simple changes that give us time to breathe, reflect and live in the moment. Ruby Wax, OBE (born Ruby Wachs; 19 April 1953) is an American actress, mental health campaigner, lecturer, and author who holds both American and British citizenship.

Stress Control Jim White Stress is part and parcel of life. We all get it. Think of blood pressure. If you are alive, you have blood pressure. If you are alive, you have stress. If your blood pressure gets too high, you should do something about it. The same is true with stress and this book will help you to control it. This book will teach you to become your own therapist Jim White is an internationally-recognised expert in CBT and common mental health problems. He devised the Stress Control approach over twenty years ago and it has become widely available across the world.


CD’s Who moved my cheese? Spencer Johnson An amusing and enlightening story of four characters who live in a ‘Maze’, and look for ‘Cheese’ to feed them and make them happy. ‘Cheese’ is what you want to have in life—a good job, a loving relationship—and the ‘Maze’ is where you look for what you want—the organisations you work in, or the family you live in. In the story, the characters are faced with unexpected change, and we learn how eventually one of them deals with it successfully.

The Sound of Calm: a CBT approach to stress management Keith Chadwick This audio CD aims to help you discover new ways of effectively managing your stress using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques. It helps you make the link between how you think about yourself and others, contributes to your stressful feelings and behaviour; encouraging you to actively challenge such thoughts whilst learning techniques to relax and calm yourself.

The Relaxation Kit Talking Life Designed to be used by anyone who wishes to practise the art of relaxation to relieve stress and tension. Describes four easy to follow relaxation exercises; a relaxation exercise that can be done ‘on the move’, and relaxation in the workplace. Running time 65 minutes

Coping with Stress at work Talking life Describes how to make use of effective time management, reduce brain overload, avoid stress burn-out and organise your work better despite the pressure. Running time 70 minutes


Mind publications

How to be mentally healthy at work Chris Ames ‘This booklet is about staying well at work, whether you are returning to the world of work after time away with mental distress, are experiencing work stress, or trying to maintain a healthy working life.

How to cope with loneliness Chris Ames ‘This booklet outlines the causes of loneliness and what you can do to overcome it.’ For more information or to download any other Mind booklets got to www.mind.org.uk


https://www.mind.org.uk/media/46937/how_to_be_mentally_health_at_work_2013.pdf

https://www.mind.org.uk/media/7504/how-to-cope-with-loneliness-2013.pdf



Trauma

Breaking free: help for survivors of child sexual abuse Carolyn Ainscough and Kay Toon Information about child sexual abuse and its consequences, and practical suggestions for overcoming the effects of abuse. Includes the controversial issue of false memory syndrome.

Carolyn Ainscough and Kay Toon are clinical psychologists, nationally recognised for their pioneering work with survivors of child sexual abuse.

Moving on after trauma: a guide for survivors, family and friends Michael J. Scott For sufferers of PTSD and their family and friends, this book is full of strategies and tips for dealing effectively with trauma symptoms and associated problems. Dr. Scott gives examples of the strategies used by twenty survivors, and includes chapters on managing mood, and better ways of handling traumatic memory. Michael Scott is a Consultant Psychologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. He is also an external examiner for the MSc course in Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies at the University of Chester.

Overcoming childhood trauma: a self-help guide using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques Helen Kennerley Emotional, physical and sexual abuse in childhood can result in a range of problems and lead to long-term difficulties that make life a struggle. The book looks at the range of problems childhood abuse can create; how to build healthy relationships in adulthood; a structured step by step guide based on CBT. Dr. Helen Kennerley is a Consultant Psychologist with the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre, specializing in anxiety and childhood trauma.


Overcoming traumatic stress: a self-help guide using cognitive behavioral techniques Claudia Herbert and Ann Wetmore Traumatic stress responses are psychological conditions that result from a person’s coping resources having been overwhelmed by a terrible experience. This book demonstrates, with practical advice and tested exercises, how to find new, effective ways of coping with and finally overcoming, traumatic stress. Dr. Claudia Herbert is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, UKCP Registered Psychotherapist and consultant and director of The Oxford Stress and Trauma Centre. Ann Wetmore is a registered psychologist with a clinical practice in Canada.

Mind publication Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Katherine Darton ‘This booklet describes the causes and the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and tells you what help is available and how to get it.’ For more information or to download any of the Mind booklets go to www.mind.org.uk


http://www.mind.org.uk/media/46891/understanding_ptsd_2011.pdf



Women’s Health

The Menopause: an essential guide Nicci Talbot This guide explains all the treatments available to help alleviate problems experienced throughout the different stages of the menopause. There are chapters on HRT, diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes to help you manage your symptoms. This book provides practical, helpful and inspiring information to help you live healthily and positively. Nicci Talbot is a freelance journalist with an interest in Health and Wellbeing. She has written for various magazines, newspapers and websites. She is currently training in Holistic massage.

Grumpy Old Menopause Carol E. Wyer Grumpy Old Menopause will help you sail through that tricky part of a woman's life with ease and humour. It should prevent you from turning into Mrs Crabby or worse still, a demonic monster. "An excellent mix of humour and sound advice. This book is a must-read for all women” A graduate of the University of Keele, Carol Wyer is a former teacher, linguist and physical trainer. She has written a series of novels and articles which take a humorous look at getting older.



Mood Boosting Books

How to be a woman Caitlin Moran Part memoir, part rant, Caitlin answers the questions that every modern woman is asking. Caitlin Moran became a columnist at The Times and has gone on to be named Columnist of the Year six times.

Making History Stephen Fry Making History is funny, moving, romantic and told with Stephen Fry's characteristic skill and brilliance. Michael Young is a brilliant young history student whose life is changed when he meets Leo Zuckerman, an ageing physicist with a theory that can change worlds.

Stephen Fry is a leading light in film, theatre, radio and television the world over, receiving accolades in spades and plaudits by the shovel.

A Tale for the time being Ruth Ozeki Ruth discovers a Hello Kitty lunchbox washed up on the shore of her beach home. Within it lies a diary that expresses the hopes and dreams of a young girl. She suspects it might have arrived on a drift of debris from the 2011 tsunami. With every turn of the page, she is sucked deeper into an enchanting mystery. Ruth Ozeki is an award-winning novelist and filmmaker.

The President’s Hat Antoine Laurain This prize-winning French bestseller is a charming fable about the power of a hat that takes the reader on a roller-coaster ride through French life during the Mitterrand years. Antoine Laurain was born in Paris. He is a writer, collector, and director of sev-eral short films.

Losing it Helen Lederer Millie was at one time quite well known for various TV and radio appear-ances. However, she now has no money, a best friend with a better sex life than her, a daughter in Papua New Guinea and too much weight in places she really doesn't want it. Helen is probably best known for her role as the dippy Catriona in Absolutely Fabulous. However, to many she is known for her unique brand of wit and observational humour.


Mood Boosting Books

Top Secret Twenty-One Janet Evanovich Death threats, highly trained assassins and highly untrained assassins are all in a day's work for Stephanie Plum in Top Secret Twenty-One. ‘A laugh-out-loud page turner’

Janet Evanovich is a New York Times bestselling author . She has won several major crime fiction awards.

Going to sea in a sieve Danny Baker This book charts Danny's showbiz career, the highs and lows, and everything in between, including the accusation that he killed Bob Marley ... Danny Baker is an English comedy writer, journalist, radio DJ and screenwriter. Since the late 1970s, he has worked for a wide range of publications and broad-casters including NME, LWT, the BBC and Talk Radio.

The Road to Little Dribbling Bill Bryson Twenty years ago, Bill Bryson went on a trip around Britain to celebrate the green and kindly island that had become his adopted country. Once again, with his matchless homing instinct for the funniest and quirkiest, his unerring eye for the idiotic, the endearing, the ridiculous and the scandalous, Bryson gives us an acute and perceptive insight into all that is best and worst about Britain today Bill Bryson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1951. Settled in England for many years, he moved to America for a few years ,but has since returned to live in the UK. His bestselling travel books include The Lost Conti-nent, Notes From a Small Island, A Walk in the Woods and Down Under.

Dream Work Mary Oliver Dream Work is a collection of forty-five poems . Mary has turned her attention in these poems to the solitary and difficult labours of the spirit — to accepting the truth about one’s personal world, and to valuing the triumphs while transcending the failures of human relationships.

Mary Oliver is an American poet. She has won the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize.


Mood Boosting Books

Tennyson’s Gift Lynne Truss Tennyson’s Gift is a period piece, set in the summer of 1864 on the Isle of Wight. From the bestselling author of `Eats Shoots & Leaves’, an unexpectedly moving, luminously wise and brilliantly funny novel about a Victorian Poet Laureate. Lynne Truss is one of Britain's best-loved comic writers and is the author of the worldwide bestsellers Eats, Shoots & Leaves and Talk to the Hand. She re-views for the Sunday Times and writes regularly for radio.

A Year of Good Eating: The Kitchen Diaries III Nigel Slater The third instalment of Nigel Slater’s classic Kitchen Diaries series, A Year of Good Eating explores the balance and pleasure in eating well throughout the year. With Nigel’s characteristically simple recipes and inspiring writing, this book will make good eating a joy, every day of the year. Nigel Slater is the author of a collection of best-selling books and presenter of BBC 1's Eating Together, Simple Cooking and Dish of the Day. He has been food columnist for The Observer for over twenty years.

The Prophet Kahlil Gibran The time has come for the revered Prophet to leave Orphalese. Before he departs, people gather around him and ask him to speak his wisdom. The Prophet forms a collection of poetic essays that are philosophical, spiritual and inspirational. Poet, philosopher and artist, Kahlil Gibran was born in 1883 near Mount Leba-non.

Mort Terry Pratchett Death comes to us all. When he came to Mort, he offered him a job. Henceforth, Death is no longer going to be the end, merely the means to an end. It’s an offer Mort can't refuse. As Death's apprentice he'll have free board, use of the company horse - and being dead isn't compulsory. It's a dream job - until he discovers that it can be a killer on his love life… Sir Terry Pratchett was the acclaimed creator of the global bestselling Discworld series, he was the author of fifty bestselling books.


Mood Boosting Books

Fragile Things Neil Gaiman Gaiman has produced FRAGILE THINGS, his second collection of short fiction. These stories will dazzle your senses, haunt your imagination and move you to the very depths of your soul. Neil Gaiman is a tour de force of creative talent. He is the bestselling author of Coraline and Stardust, both of which are major motion films.

Police, Crime and 999 John Donoghue PC John Donoghue reveals all in his fascinating and hilarious true account of a year in the life of a front line response officer. This book will appeal to anyone interested in crime and police, as well as fans of autobiographies and humour.

John Donoghue is currently a serving police officer. He soon found out that FACT is stranger than FICTION in the police, and has written three books so far about the bizarre, funny and interesting side of the service.



Healthy Living/Lifestyle

The 4 Pillar Plan Dr Rangan Chatterjee Everyone has the opportunity to live and feel better and in The Four Pillar Plan, Dr Rangan Chatterjee creates an easily accessible plan for taking control of your health and your life. By making small, achievable changes in each of these key areas, relaxation, food, movement and sleep, you can create and maintain good health - and avoid illness. Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is a pioneer in the emerging field of progressive medi-cine and is changing the way that we look at illness. He regularly lectures on his subject at events and conferences around the world.

The Doctor’s Kitchen Dr Rupy Aujla Dr Rupy Aujla’s first cookbook, The Doctor’s Kitchen, is the go-to book to help you kick unhealthy faddy diets for good. In the book, Rupy, explains the principles of healthy living in a fun and relatable way with over 100 vibrant, tasty recipes steeped in medical science which are easy and inexpensive to make. Dr Rupy Aujla is the NHS GP who started 'The Doctor's Kitchen'. A project to inspire patients about the beauty of food and the medicinal effects of eating well.

The Fat-Loss Plan Joe Wicks Joe Wicks is back with another instalment of 100 brand-new delicious recipes and five speedy, effective HIIT workouts. The Fat-Loss Plan can motivate everyone on their way to achieving a fit, lean and healthy body. Inside the book is a combination of reduced-carb, post-workout and snacks and sweet treat recipes – all incredibly tasty and easy to make in 15 minutes flat. Joe Wicks The Body Coach has been hailed a ‘phenomenon’, labelled the 2nd most influential person in the food industry. Encouraging people to eat more food and exercise less, Joe has helped over 130,000 people transform their bodies with his 90 Day Shift, Shape and Sustain plan, which is also the princi-ple of his books. With recipes and workouts for all levels, Joe is a man on a mission to get the world lean!


Tom’s Daily Plan Tom Daly Tom Daley is an Olympian. He has learnt from the very best about how to stay healthy, fit and positive – and now he’s ready to share those secrets with you. Incredibly simple to follow, Tom’s Daily Plan includes delicious food, workouts anyone can do plus invaluable motivational and lifestyle tips. One of the world’s most recognised Olympic athletes, Tom Daley is well known for the incredible achievements he has made at such a young age. Tom first made a name for himself when he won gold at the European Championship in 2008 as a 13-year old, becoming Britain’s second youngest male Olympian of all time.

The Hairy Dieters Go Veggie Hairy Bikers The bestselling, big-hearted and down-to-earth chefs, The Hairy Bikers, return with 80 delicious vegetarian recipes to make losing weight and eating less meat even easier. Si King and Dave Myers—The Hairy Bikers, met on the set of a TV drama in 1995 and have been cooking and riding together ever since. They have now written 19 cookbooks. With their unique blend of tasty recipes, cheeky humour and irresistible enthusiasm, the Hairy Bikers have become Britain's favourite food heroes.

100 Walks in Lancashire Bob Clare Lancashire is a walker’s paradise with many unexpected delights. This collection of 100 walks of up to 12 miles will help you explore the best of this beautiful and diverse county. Bob Clare was born in London but had a strong childhood ambition to live in the North. He fulfilled this when he married Eileen, a Blackpool lass, and settled in Preston in 1974. He has been happily exploring Lancashire ever since.

Merseyside and Manchester Cycle Map Sustrans This area map shows the National Cycle Network and local routes in this area. This pocket-sized colour map shows clearly mapped on-road and traffic-free paths, easy to read contours, and detailed inset maps for the major towns and cities. Sustrans is a UK sustainable transport charity. Its flagship project is the National Cycle Network, which has created over 14,000 miles of signed cycle routes throughout the UK, but about 70% of the network is on previously existing, mostly minor roads.


Pilates Linda Paden Idiot's Guides: Pilates is a beginner's guide to Pilates at home. It teaches beginners the benefits of performing Pilates at home, and the right and wrong ways of performing Pilates routines. Linda Paden, DPT, is Pilates certified in mat and equipment and has been teaching Pilates since 2004. She holds a doctorate in physical therapy.

Yoga for Beginners Jenny Chase A quick start Yoga guide to burn fat, strengthen your mind & find inner peace.

The Good Non Retirement Guide 2010 Edited by Francis Kay Everything you need to know about health, property, investment, leisure, work, pensions and tax.

Choices in Retirement Edited by Peter Hooper Whatever dreams, plans or worries you may have, this book is here to help. Whether you’re approaching retirement or you’ve already left work, it gives you all the essential information you need to enjoy this opportunity to the full.



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