Psychology & Counseling
Review:It was an interesting read but the authors' perception of libertarian paternalism stretches the definition of libertarian too far in my opinion. I did not find their policy targets to be especially interesting as subjects for discussion. They are far too timid. zZzzZZ What about choice architecture on my taxes? I would like to be able to opt out. But, this would not have made it through the editorial censors ("liberal" fascist ideology)
I was also annoyed with their incessant use of femin... Read more
Review:I bought this book in the last year of a 3 year unemployment stretch, I was lost. I wanted to change something. Guess what, I didn't read it. I recently got a great job, but in an industry unrelated to everything I've ever done. I love the job, but found myself lost, yet happy and learning as I go along. I finally read this on my way back from company meetings and it's elevated my level on the playing field to a way of thinking that not many people seem to utilize... lets just say "my eyes are o... Read more
Review:Not only is this a practical and informative introduction to the relavant dynamics of the Enneagram, but it is done with pastoral care and theological integrity. I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to learn how they try to leverage their strengths to secure God's love which cannot be earned; only received. Beware: the self-discovery is painful at first, but when put under the blessing that God already accepts our underbellies, transformation will result. Read more
Review:I had the fortunate experience of meeting Mr. Alex Pattakos on a return business trip lately. We struck up a conversation on a very full plane. I have to admit that I was exhausted from a one day out and in trip to the east coast from the midwest. He mentioned his book and his line of expertise. It would have been very easy for me to be a 'Prisoner of my own thoughts' and just try to sleep, but you see, I have been going through some very interesting decision points in my life and lo and beh... Read more
Review:Once again Professor Grant excites the audience by introducing and challenging the familiar and turns them on to provide a different illuminating perspective. I love the part about procrastination and the strategies to avoid group think. Read more
Review:"Flow" is a book about improving both performance and satisfaction in most pursuits.
If awareness is required for improvement, than the analysis presented in "Flow" is helpful in both regards.
The book provides a general description of the pleasant sensation described as "Flow."
Based on people's descriptions of positive experiences, the author identifies the shared characteristics of the experiences that correspond to the respective experiences being characterized as positi... Read more
Review:An easy-to-read, easy-to-understand, intuitive—and yet, somehow, completely game-changing—way to think about kids' brain development and our role as parents in helping them develop their whole brains. It's full of the kind of info you find yourself finding opportunities to share with other people, unsolicited. Makes the scary world of child-rearing less scary by putting it into a framework that makes sense and can become second nature. I highly recommend this book to new parents and seasoned par... Read more
Review:This books insight of the injured & misconfigured brain processes is very close to the narrative of those experiences'. The unspoken changes that occur within individuals are brought in a way which everyone can comprehend. Read more
Review:Of all the books on trauma and developmental trauma that I have read, this is clearly the best.
When I finished reading, I had a much deeper awareness of the challenge of healing developmental trauma and many insights about the most effective healing approaches to help others in recovering the lost possibilities for their lives.
Thanks to Laurence Heller, PhD and Aline LaPierre, PsyD for their years of research and treatment, and for the outstanding case studies contained in the bo... Read more