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CBT For Dummies
Easily understand how to apply the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to your own life CBT For Dummies is the gold standard guide to the gold standard form of psychotherapy. This proven treatment helps with common emotional problems like anxiety, depression, panic, and social anxiety. It's also the evidence-based treatment of choice for common mental health problems like PTSD, body dysmorphic disorder, OCD and beyond.
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Stress Management For Dummies
Lower stress and anxiety with accessible tips you can use today. Whether related to love, work, family, or other parts of everyday life, Stress Management For Dummies, 3rd Edition is dedicated to helping you stock up your wellness toolbox. This new edition will help you identify your stress triggers and ways to manage them, practice mindfulness and meditation, understand the mind-body connection and how this applies to you and your experience, apply quieting rumination, and more.
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Psychology Statistics For Dummies
Untangle statistics and make correct, dependable conclusions Psychology Statistics For Dummies, 2nd Edition makes statistics accessible to psychology students, covering all the content in a typical undergraduate psychology statistics class. Built on a foundation of jargon-free explanations and real-life examples, this book focuses on information and techniques that psychology students need to know (and nothing more).
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Cheat Sheet / Updated 07-21-2025
Anxiety is a feeling that is rooted in the emotion of fear. Anxiety is protective, necessary, and part of being a human. But when worries and fears become all-consuming or irrational, anxiety has the power to pull children away from the things they love and want to do. If this happens, normal anxiety becomes an anxiety disorder.
Managing Childhood Anxiety For Dummies
Understand what child anxiety is, how to treat it, and how to support and encourage anxious children Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in young children. Managing Childhood Anxiety For Dummies is the go-to resource for parents of young children who suspect their child may be experiencing anxiety but aren't sure where to start.
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Autism For Dummies
Embrace neurodiversity and foster understanding Autism For Dummies is a comprehensive guide exploring the full spectrum of autism experiences. This essential resource deepens understanding for self-advocates, parents, educators, and professionals, fostering respect and acceptance for all individuals on the autism spectrum.
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Cheat Sheet / Updated 04-21-2025
All humans have variations in the way that they think, feel, and experience the world — this is neurodiversity. Autism  has been part of our human family for a very long time. This Cheat Sheet offers a glimpse into understanding the big, bold, beautiful world of autism.Test your understanding of autismHow much do you know about autism?
Article / Updated 04-21-2025
These ten mindset shifts emphasize the importance of celebrating progress, embracing individuality, and fostering resilience in both you and your autistic child. By focusing on strengths, setting realistic expectations, and building a strong support network, you can navigate this journey with patience and love.
Social Anxiety For Dummies
Break free from social anxiety, one step at a time Feeling anxious around people? Not sure where to start? Then this user-friendly, practical resource might be exactly what you’re looking for. This workbook helps you tackle your fear of judgment and worry about what others think of you. You’ll find simple step-by-step instructions, worksheets and real-world examples to help you gain insight and control over your social anxiety.
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Cheat Sheet / Updated 02-10-2025
Social anxiety affects the way you think and feel about yourself. You may worry that if you show symptoms of anxiety, you could be negatively evaluated, humiliated, or embarrassed and seen as being socially awkward. For some people, but not everyone, it can lead to lowered self-esteem, social isolation, loneliness, and depression.