In Shine: A Girl's Guide to Thriving (Not Just Surviving) in Real Life, Mary Doherty and Siobhan Hackett have mined their experience as teachers and counsellors and, with feedback from their students past and present, have written a book to let every teenage girl know that they don't need to be the best at everything - they just need to be the best at being themselves.From coping with exam stress to examining negative thoughts, along with insights on body confidence and sel...

Julia Ford and Greg Wise star in this BBC Radio 4 drama about a husband who comes out as gay after 19 years of marriageJack and Karen are an ordinary, happily-married couple. They've been together for years and are convinced every problem can be worked through. Until Karen finds an odd text on Jack's phone, and her confrontation leads to a shock revelation: Jack is gay, and he wants a male lover.Seeking stability for themselves and security for their teenag...

From the acclaimed author of Stop Letting Everything Affect You comes a powerful, inspiring, and honest guide to overcoming hurdles and building your ideal life.“This is the ultimate book for personal growth. It helps you find clarity within yourself regardless of where you are in life.”—Torrey Smith, Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl XLVII championWhy do some people live an extraordinary life while others never really feel fulfilled...

Don't panic! Combat your worries and minimize anxiety with CBT!Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a hugely popular self-help technique, which teaches you to break free from destructive or negative behaviors and make positive changes to both your thoughts and your actions. This practical guide to managing anxiety with CBT will help you understand your anxiety, identify solutions to your problems, and maintain your gains and avoid relapse.Managing Anx...

Number 1 bestselling author, Cathy Glass, shares her experience and expertise gained across 25 years as a foster carer in this brilliantly practical self-help guide for adults.The long-awaited sequel to her much-loved parenting guide, that fans of Happy Kids have been clamouring for.Cathy Glass reveals the secrets of happiness and contentment in adulthood by combining common-sense psychology with tried-and-tested strategies and case studies, always from her own unique and i...

Boosting Self-Esteem for DummiesLearn to:Leave behind negative modes of thinkingUnderstand the psychology of self-esteemUse a variety of effective techniques to build self-esteem for a happier and healthier lifeGive yourself a boost with cognitive behavioural therapyCognitive behavioural therapistsRethink your self-image and be comfortable in your own skin

Aren't you tired of allowing your negative thoughts to drain you?  Don't you want to stop being stressed out?  Well, it's time to stop worrying and start living.  Worrying and stress can actually affect how you think and make decisions.  It can also have a negative effect on your ability to solve problems.  Your objectivity is lost and logically resolving issues becomes much harder.  Just think of the life you could have if you resolve...

Rise is not about the worst that can happen in life; it's about how to respond when the worst has already happened...In 2003, Ingrid Poulson's estranged husband killed their two young children and Ingrid's father. After time, Ingrid chose to start with survival and build from there. She recognised her resilience and chose to rise to the challenge of overcoming unimaginable tragedy.Few people have to suffer events such as those that Ingrid experienc...

'An authority on sleep and stress' Mail on SundayNot sleeping well and waking up tired? Can't sleep at all? This guide will help you understand and overcome sleep problems to have the energy you need for the life you want.Tired But Wired offers Dr Nerina Ramlakhan's proven Sleep Toolkit, which has helped thousands of people - from burnt-out executives to mothers struggling with the demands of a job and children - to get be...

It is estimated that one in five of us has a problem controlling our anger on a regular basis – but recognising an anger management problem in either ourselves or a loved one can be difficult. With the right information and support you can get help.This practical and informative guide will show you how to recognise your anger triggers, how to look for patterns in your behaviour and how to use tried and tested methods for managing your anger.Strategies for de-stressing are i...

Forty per cent of US workers describe their job as "very or extremely stressful," according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Job-related stress can have painful effects, both psychological and physiological, but it can be managed and controlled with the aid of a few straightforward techniques. How to Deal with Stress takes a practical approach to the problem of rising stress levels. With advice on managing one's behavior and attitude, it helps stressed-out workers...

When I feel like I'm losing it, how do I stop the rollercoaster? We all want to feel in control - to feel good, reduce pain, and take pleasure in our lives. All too often, though, we end up instead with one of the most destructive afflictions of modern life: stress - or, more accurately, distress. Not all stress is harmful, in fact some is positively beneficial and essential to our survival and happiness - the good stress. Effective control and stress management is about handling life in w...