In Addicted to Love, Jan Geurtz clearly demonstrates how our search for love and approval stems from a fundamental self-rejection. We try to compensate for this by seeking other people's appreciation. But this is counterproductive: it actually makes us more insecure and therefore increasingly dependent. This creates an addiction to love, approval and the security of a relationship. As a result, most romantic relationships eventually fail, or - perhaps even worse - are reduced to dreary co-exi...

Debra Silverman helps you let go of your ego and understand yourself with love and insight. In this book, you will discover how to harness the power of your zodiac sign and develop compassion for others.

Whether you are a spiritual seeker or a sceptic, this guide uniquely combines psychology and astrology. Debra, who herself once doubted astrology, shows you how, by understanding the challenges of each zodiac sign, you can release self-criticism and negativity. The result? Unconditional self-...

Voor iedereen die last heeft van stress, vermoeidheid of leegte in zijn leven, presenteert April Healey hier de meest toegankelijke vorm van mindfulness die er is. Deze bloemlezing staat vol met wijze lessen in verhaalvorm en leert je alles wat je weten moet over hoe je je leven zin kunt geven en meer ontspanning kunt bereiken. Eindelijk is er tijd en ruimte om even rustig te gaan zitten en alleen te luisteren naar je eigen gevoel, zodat je altijd, ook in stressvolle situaties, de beste versi...

This book describes the outcomes of the project Skills in Psychodiagnostics. These outcomes consist of seven digital modules that can be used by students in psychology and pedagogy to acquire the professional skills for adequate psychodiagnostics.

With this book you hold the key to enter the interactive programme on www.diskitpsy.com. In this programme students have to do exercises with increasing complexity, often after the observation of videotaped interactions between a helper and a client....

Recently many people have assumed that we are shaped by our environment: a blank slate waiting to be inscribed by upbringing and culture, with innate abilities playing little part. This title shows that this view denies the heart of our being: human nature.

Why do so many swear words involve topics like sex, bodily functions or the divine? Why do some children's names thrive while others fall out of favour? Why do we threaten and bribe and seduce in such elaborate, often comical ways? This title looks at how the relationship between words and thoughts can help us understand who we are.

Greek philosophers were among the first to contemplate how the world outside of us is represented inside of us. Henley's HERGENHAHN'S AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY, 9th Edition, examines the philosophical questions about the influence of nature and nurture -- experience and environment -- and the nature and existence of the human mind and brain. It explains that most of the "big questions" that still concern psychologists today are manifestations of themes that have recurred fo...

Richly illustrated in attractive full-colour and contains pedagogical features such as essay questions, summary and key points, and further reading suggestions is supported by a fully updated companion website, featuring student resources including lecture recordings, multiple choice questions and useful web links, as well as PowerPoint slides for lecturers. The only dedicated textbook on social neuroscience providing a much needed resource for lecturers and students. Suitable for both underg...