Anxiety is ubiquitous in everyday life and avoiding sources of anxiety is often at the core of our everyday choices and can even shape our life plans. But why are we all so anxious, when is this normal uniqueness as opposed to a diagnosable anxiety disorder, and why have anxiety disorders become more prevalent than ever? In All We Have to Fear, Horwitz and Wakefield argue that psychiatry has largely generated this epidemic by inflating our socially inconvenient, yet natural, fears into psychiatric disorders and ignoring our biologically designed natures, thus allowing the overdiagnosis of anxiety disorders and facilitating a culture of medicalization. The result is a society that is afraid of natural, biologically designed feelings of fear and, overall, anxious about feeling anxious. All We Have to Fear is a groundbreaking and fresh look at how to distinguish between anxiety conditions that are mental disorders, those that are natural reactions to threats, and those that are natural products of evolution. Building on the new science of evolutionary psychology, Horwitz and Wakefield demonstrate a mismatch between our basic biological natures and the environment that we have created for ourselves. Some of our natural anxiety is born from situations and objects that posed serious risks during prehistory, but that are no longer usually dangerous, for example, a city dweller who is terrified of snakes. This mismatch generates normal anxiety when there is, in fact, no real danger. Evolutionary psychology shows that beyond the context in which the symptoms occur, our biological heritage as a species must be considered in any psychiatric diagnosis as we are otherwise bewildered by our own primitive fears and beset by diffuse anxieties that seem to have no function in our lives. All We Have to Fear argues that only by paying attention to our evolutionary shaping can we understand ourselves, our fears, what is normal versus disordered in what we fear, and make informed choices about how to approach these fears. The mismatch between our natures, environment, and our fears is not pathological, but rather reveals the forces that shaped us and provides an "emotional time machine," shedding light on who we were when we were shaped as a species, and thus, allowing us more insight into who we are today.

A Practical Guide for Personal Support Workers from a P.S.W.: Volume One is an easy way to learn some of the different functions associated with being a personal support worker. The book provides clear directions on how to perform some basic health care tasks in a safe and effective manner. It is designed to help current personal support workers, aspiring personal support workers, paraprofessionals and general caregivers. Among the tasks covered are transfers, commode care and bed baths. The author has worked in this profession for many years, developing easier and safer ways to deploy these important skills and tasks. About the Author: Andy Elliott, D.S.W., C.Y.W., C.Y.C., P.S.W., is a personal support worker for the Canadian Red Cross. He lives in Ontario with his wife and four daughters. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/AndyElliott

Have you given serious thought to your decision to become a parent, step-parent, foster or adoptive parent, even a teacher or any caretaker of a child?Have you considered what an awesome responsibility and privilege it is to guide the development and outcome of another human being? Are you already a parent who has questions or regrets about mistakes made during your parenting journey?Are you willing to begin to understand and accept the childhood experiences that are affecting your adult functioning and parenting style? Are you ready to move beyond the BLAME and SHAME of childhood trauma associated with neglect, abuse, loss and separation that affects your adult functioning? Will you consider using the tools of self-empowerment laid out in this book?

This book is a compilation of techniques used in psychotherapy, put together in an easy-to-read format to apply to everyday problems-of-living.This guide can be used to deal with a simple problem or as a way to transform your life. Have you ever wondered what goes on in the privacy of a therapist's office? Besides talking about things not shared with others, there are therapeutic strategies led by the therapist to effect changes in an individual's life. These changes are intended to help you deal more effectively with problems-of-living. Dr. Swan takes you inside the therapist's office and shares the strategies you may encounter if you go for help.

In recent years, the American dream has been usurped, taking numerous opportunities away from ordinary working-class, middle-class Americans. In Nation of Killers, author Jack Carney shares what he believes has gone wrong and what might be done to address and correct it. Carney offers readers information they might not otherwise have, seeking to provoke them into reconsidering some conclusions about this country and its future direction. He argues that violence-rooted in white supremacist ideology-has been employed by one percenters and their surrogates to promote the country's nineteenth-century expansion and its modern imperialist adventures and to subjugate those of its citizens who have been politically and economically marginalized since the nation's founding.

The book is about social work interventions in the different units of the hospital, from the history of social work in the hospital setting to the different units of the hospital, including emergency room, medical intensive care units, and discharge planning. The book is important because it is about the different interventions of the social worker with patients and families.

Have you given serious thought to your decision to become a parent, step-parent, foster or adoptive parent, even a teacher or any caretaker of a child?Have you considered what an awesome responsibility and privilege it is to guide the development and outcome of another human being? Are you already a parent who has questions or regrets about mistakes made during your parenting journey?Are you willing to begin to understand and accept the childhood experiences that are affecting your adult functioning and parenting style? Are you ready to move beyond the BLAME and SHAME of childhood trauma associated with neglect, abuse, loss and separation that affects your adult functioning? Will you consider using the tools of self-empowerment laid out in this book?

An Orgasmic Connection To An Ever Changing Universe is a handbook for managing the accelerated pace of change in individual and global affairs occurring in the 21st century. Profound effects of national and global politics, new understandings in health and fitness, and a growing appreciation of our intimate connection to our planet are personal challenges for all. Dr Bob draws upon 45 years of experience as a college professor, psychotherapist, and holistic health practitioner, to provide one book that unifies a variety of disciplines which offers a comprehensive evolutionary path. By including the most recent findings in the social, biological, and physical sciences; as well as examining the historical development of world-shaping ideas, he suggests ways to integrate personal, social, and planetary change. Life style 'practices designed to improve health and wellbeing include: * Psychological: healing the inner dialog, and coping with painful emotions. * Physical: using movement to strengthen one's inner and outer body. * Social: the effects of others on health and well-being. * Nutritional: the effect of food on health, attitude, and energy. Orgasmic Connection To An Ever Changing Universe offers new insights into the world of the 21st centur

Author Yevonne B. Johnson (MA, M.Div., CSW, and CCPT) shares her testimony about her past, painful faith journey, in hopes that it will entice others, especially church leaders and those in the body of Christ, to dare to engage in the process of personal introspection, to determine if they need to trust God for releasing them from past unresolved emotional and mental pain.

"The author believes if we are not healed by the Balm of Gilead, unresolved pain will imprison God's people, causing them to be estranged from those whom they are called to serve. "A Miracle in the House," written to be a useful tool for believers who have been attacked by the enemy, causing them emotional, psychological, spiritual and mental un-ease. She hopes the reader will boldly seek God's healing power through Jesus Christ, so that yokes of bondage can be broken by the power of God's anointing."--Rev. Dr. Lloyd E. and Mary E. Marcus, Pastor and First Lady of Fairview United Methodist ChurchTaylorsville, Maryland

Be a part of the future of elder care-learn from the most experienced and innovative providers of person-centered care about how to bring dignity, choice, respect, and comfort back into the day-to-day lives of elders. This invaluable resource, from many of the pioneers of the culture change movement, provides the wisdom and tools needed to turn any care community into a more supportive, person-directed environment. From this book, readers gain insight into implementing care practices that focus on the person, through the profiles of pioneering model communities that have successfully brought culture change into their organizations. Discover proven approaches to transforming attitudes, practices, physical spaces, and organizational structures to accommodate the collaborative processes essential to personalized care. This critical resource explores the path to accomplishing organizational change. It guides by example and reveals what is possible and how to overcome the challenges to be faced when effecting change. For practitioners, educators, funders, advocates, surveyors, and professional staff from nurses to social workers to administrators, Models & Pathways for Person-Centered Elder Care provides * detailed accounts of what person-centered care looks like in practice * essential considerations for the workforce * tips and ideas for overcoming common barriers * a solid business case for implementing culture change and gaining competitive advantages * concrete perspectives on the issues and processes surrounding new ways of providing care Readers who are just beginning to adopt culture change in their care communities or those well into the person-centered care journey will find in these pages the inspiration, motivation, and practical strategies to guide their organization towards the future of elder care.

Discover the essential benefits of approaching elder care in a more person-centered way and be a part of transforming the culture of long-term care. Culture Change in Elder Care is a one-of-a-kind exploration of the ongoing efforts to revolutionize elder care in America, with contributions from many of the innovators who have championed the "culture change" movement. Supporting the ideals of person-centered care from economic, practical, and moral perspectives, it also speaks to the changing demands of long-term care consumers and how care communities will remain competitive by creating settings where residents and staff can live and grow, and not just grow old. Gain insight into the essential arguments, values, and business case for why traditional care models have and must change to better serve the needs of today's older adults. Highlighting the key principles of person-centered care, including listening to the voice of elders and providing meaningful choices, this book also: * debunks perceived legal and regulatory impediments to culture change * promotes the changes needed at local, state, and federal levels to bring focus to higher quality of life and improved care practices * illuminates the many benefits to be gained from embracing culture change * offers advice on the future for community owners, administrators, and managers The most up-to-date resource on the transformative changes occurring in elder care services, Culture Change in Elder Care proves that new approaches have become more than theory and are a practical reality, with stronger justifications than ever before. Remain a leading provider in your community-turn towards the future of elder care and emphasize dignity, choice, and comfort in the day-to-day lives of older adults.