Systems Psychology

An intense conversation, a spat with a partner, or even an obnoxious tweet - these situations aren't life-or-death, yet we often react as if they are. That's because our bodies treat most perceived threats the same way. Yet one approach has proven to be incredibly effective in training our nervous system to stop overreacting: polyvagal theory. In Anchored, expert teacher Deb Dana shares a down-to-earth presentation of polyvagal theory, then brings the science to life with practical, everyday ways to transform your relationship with your body.

In Eastern Body, Western Mind, chakra authority Anodea Judith has brought a fresh approach to the yoga-based Eastern chakra system, adapting it to the Western framework of Jungian psychology, somatic therapy, childhood developmental theory, and metaphysics. Illuminated with personal anecdotes and case studies, Eastern Body, Western Mind seamlessly merges the East and West, science and philosophy, and psychology and spirituality into a compelling interpretation of the chakra system and its relevance for Westerners today.

This book offers therapists an integrated approach to adding a polyvagal foundation to their work with clients. With clear explanations of the organizing principles of Polyvagal theory, this complex theory is translated into clinician and client-friendly language. Using a unique autonomic mapping process designed to effectively track autonomic response patterns, this book presents practical ways to work with clients' experiences of connection.

The 7-Day System That Transforms Young Athletes From Talented to Unstoppable. After years of competing in the high jump and serving as a naval officer, I came across something major: Physical talent alone rarely creates champions. The deciding factor lies in the battle inside their minds. Does your young athlete ever… Excel in practice but freeze during competition? Struggle with anxiety or nerves before big games? Lose confidence after a mistake instead of bouncing back? Get distracted easily and lose focus mid-play? You're not alone. These challenges haunt even the most physically ...

Over the past two decades, Internal Family Systems (IFS) has transformed the practice of psychotherapy. With Introduction to Internal Family Systems, the creator of IFS presents the ideal layperson’s guide for understanding this empowering, effective, and non-pathologizing approach to self-discovery and healing. Here, Dr. Schwartz shares evidence, case studies, and self-care tools.

Industrial/organizational psychologists are employed in organizations all over the world. They use principles and practices from their field to conduct the research required to improve workforces in terms of attitude and productivity. Their goal is to help employees find motivation and job satisfaction as their organizations grow, change, and evolve. This book focuses on the basic skills, knowledge, methodology, responsibilities, and benefits of I/O psychologists. It also examines their future potential as the field continues to grow and expand. The text is informational and educational, ...

IFS reveals how the subpersonalities or parts of each individual's psyche relate to each other like members of a family, and how - just as in a family - polarization among parts can lead to emotional suffering. IFS originator Richard Schwartz and master clinician Martha Sweezy explain core concepts and provide practical guidelines for implementing IFS with clients who are struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, and other behavioral problems.

Dr. Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems (IFS) model has been transforming psychology for decades. With No Bad Parts, you’ll learn why IFS has been so effective in areas such as trauma recovery, addiction therapy, and depression treatment - and how this new understanding of consciousness has the potential to radically change our lives.

Unlock the Future of Finance with Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin—Discover life-changing investment opportunities, even if you're starting with zero experience! Feeling overwhelmed by the jargon and volatility associated with cryptocurrency? Curious about how digital currencies are reshaping the economic landscape? Wondering where to start without falling prey to scams? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you're not alone. Thousands of young to middle-aged adults, just like you, are eager to demystify cryptocurrency and seize the financial opportunities it presents. With the ...

How to Trade Smarter Than Wall Street and QuantsBy popular demand, the book version of the much acclaimed Forex Course for Smart Traders is here. Most traders learn to trade the wrong way. It's only years later they realize their trading system has been focused on all the wrong things. Instead, save yourself countless hours and dollars by learning to trade Forex based on the principles and practices of history’s greatest traders. Learn what really works and what doesn’t. It’s doing the simple things well that will yield the best results in trading. If you fail to master the ...

In Traumatic Narcissism, Daniel Shaw presents a way of understanding the traumatic impact of narcissism as it is engendered developmentally and as it is enacted relationally. Focusing on the dynamics of narcissism in interpersonal relations, Shaw describes the relational system of what he terms the "traumatizing narcissist" as a system of subjugation - the objectification of one person in a relationship as the means of enforcing the dominance of the subjectivity of the other.

Enhance your logic, reason, judgment, and wisdom. Increase your ability to create concise and reasoned arguments using data and evidence to get a genuine conclusion. The Systems Thinker: Analytical Skills aims to raise the level of your mental performance by focusing on the fundamentals of how to use your mind effectively.

When The Polyvagal Theory was published in 2011, it took the therapeutic world by storm, bringing Stephen Porges's insights about the autonomic nervous system to a clinical audience interested in understanding trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. The book made accessible to clinicians and other professionals a polyvagal perspective that provided new concepts and insights for understanding human behavior. The perspective placed an emphasis on the important link between psychological experiences and physical manifestations in the body.

Images and sounds of war, natural disasters, and human-made devastation explicitly surround us and implicitly leave their imprint in our muscles, our belly and heart, our nervous systems, and the brains in our skulls. We each experience more digital data than we are capable of processing in a day, and this is leading to a loss of empathy and human contact. This loss of leisurely, sustained, face-to-face connection is making true presence a rare experience for many of us, and is neurally ingraining fast pace and split attention as the norm.

If you are like most traders, you probably overlook or misunderstand mental and emotional obstacles. While many trading psychology books offer sound advice, they don't show you how to do the necessary work. That's why you haven't solved the problems hurting your performance. With straight talk and practical solutions, Jared Tendler brings a new voice to trading psychology. In The Mental Game of Trading, he busts myths about emotions, greed, and discipline, and shows you how to look past the obvious to identify the real reasons you're struggling.

Manage anxiety effectively with simple, practical, life-giving strategies to find equilibrium and focus on what you love.

Two Transformative Books in One Powerful Guide! In How to Heal Trauma, you're getting the complete, full-length editions of both Heal Your Inner Child and Somatic Therapy Solution—seamlessly combined into one comprehensive healing resource. Whether you're beginning your healing journey or deepening the work you've already started, this 2-in-1 compilation offers practical tools, compassionate guidance, and step-by-step support to help you reclaim your emotional freedom, resilience, and joy. If you're carrying emotional wounds, persistent anxiety, chronic pain, or self-doubt, you've ...

Here’s the deal: chronic stress, anxiety, trauma—it’s all taking a toll on your nervous system, whether you realize it or not. And if left unchecked, these problems will get worse, not better. We’re talking about constant fatigue and a total breakdown of your physical and mental health. Not exactly the life you had in mind, right? But what if you had a roadmap—a proven blueprint—to actually heal your nervous system, so you can finally feel calm and in control again?

This book is great for beginners and those seeking general knowledge. It focuses on the basic skills,methodologies, responsibilities, and benefits of I/O psychologists; the concept of personality and its influence on employee behavior; the impact of emotionally intelligent leadership in organizations; and the connection between workplace emotions and employee conduct. The text is informational and educational, and it is written for easy reader understanding at all levels.

Discover the innovative intersection of somatic therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), featuring 5 core practices to transform modern therapeutic approaches. Enhance your clinical practice and patient outcomes by skillfully uniting body and mind through an evidence-based therapeutic modality—endorsed by leaders in the field, including Richard Schwartz.