We know it’s hard to cope during the quarantine. Our friends at Silver Hill Hospital helped us select these books for you.
Freeing Your Child From Anxiety
Chansky, Tamar E.
An authoritative resource written by a prominent childhood-anxiety expert guides parents through a proven program that will help their children overcome their fears, worries and anxieties to lead happier, healthier lives.
Check AvailabilityTwelve Steps To A Compassionate Life
Armstrong, Karen
Taking as her starting point the teachings of the great world religions, Karen Armstrong demonstrates in twelve practical steps how we can bring compassion to the forefront of our lives. Armstrong argues that compassion is inseparable from humanity, and by transcending the limitations of selfishness on a daily basis we will not only make a difference in the world but also lead happier, more fulfilled, lives.
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Schab, Lisa M.
Taking as her starting point the teachings of the great world religions, Karen Armstrong demonstrates in twelve practical steps how we can bring compassion to the forefront of our lives. Armstrong argues that compassion is inseparable from humanity, and by transcending the limitations of selfishness on a daily basis we will not only make a difference in the world but also lead happier, more fulfilled, lives.
Check AvailabilityA Simple Act Of Gratitude
Kralik, John.
Kralik's inspiring memoir about how the seemingly ordinary act of writing thank you notes led him out of hopelessness and into fulfillment of lifelong dreams.
Check AvailabilityThe End Of Worry
Van der Hart, Will
Kralik's inspiring memoir about how the seemingly ordinary act of writing thank you notes led him out of hopelessness and into fulfillment of lifelong dreams.
Check AvailabilityThe Art Of Stillness
Iyer, Pico
A follow up to Pico Iyer's essay 'The Joy of Quiet,' The Art of Stillness considers the unexpected adventure of staying put and reveals a counterintuitive truth: The more ways we have to connect, the more we seem desperate to unplug. Why would a man who seems able to go everywhere and do anything--like the international heartthrob and Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Leonard Cohen--choose to spend years sitting still and going nowhere? What can Nowhere offer that no Anywhere can match? And why might a lifelong traveler like Pico Iyer, who has journeyed from Easter Island to Ethiopia, Cuba to Kathmandu, think that sitting quietly in a room and getting to know the seasons and landscapes of Nowhere might be the ultimate adventure? In The Art of Stillness, Iyer draws on the lives of well-known wanderer-monks like Cohen--as well as from his own experiences as a travel writer who chooses to spend most of his time in rural Japan--to explore why advances in technology are making us more likely to retreat. Iyer reflects that this is perhaps the reason why many people--even those with no religious commitment--seem to be turning to yoga, or meditation, or tai chi. These aren't New Age fads so much as ways to rediscover the wisdom of an earlier age. There is even a growing trend toward observing an 'Internet sabbath' every week, turning off online connections from Friday night to Monday morning and reviving those ancient customs known as family meals and conversation. In this age of constant movement and connectedness, perhaps staying in one place is a more exciting prospect, and a greater necessity than ever before. The Art of Stillness paints a picture of why so many have found richness in stillness and what--from Marcel Proust to Blaise Pascal to Phillipe Starck--they've gained there."--from publisher's description.
Check AvailabilityA Year Of Living Virtuously
Jordan, Teresa.
Writer and visual artist Teresa Jordan decided to try to live Benjamin Franklin's list of virtues for a year, focusing on each virtue for a week at a time and taking weekends off to attend to the seven deadly sins.
Check AvailabilityThe Biology Of Beating Stress
Ricks, Jeanne
Stress is killing us unilaterally. All races, creeds, colors, socioeconomic groups, political parties--it does not discriminate. According to a recent study by the American Institute of Stress, 48 percent of stress sufferers say stress has a negative impact on their personal and professional lives. With an abundance of information on stress readily available on the Web and through other media outlets, people need a mediator to help them separate fact from fiction. Jeanne Ricks is that mediator. The Biology of Beating Stress is a powerful book that gets major points about stress across in a casual way. With quick and easily digestible reference points, each page is something readers will want to return to again and again. In addition to breathing and relaxation techniques, The Biology of Beating Stress shows readers how to make the mental shift toward not merely managing their stress, but actually using stress to their advantage! The way we interpret our stress and its effects directly affects our health and wellness. This book: Explains epigenetics to show how much more control you have over your health than you thought. Describes the amazing benefits of brain wave entrainment for drug-free stress relief. Discusses foods that help support the body when stressed. Shows how consistent cortisol reduction techniques create a clear path to a happier, healthier, more productive, and stress-free life"--
Check AvailabilityThe Relaxation Response
Benson, Herbert
The 25th anniversary edition of the classic #1 bestseller. Requiring only minutes to learn, the relaxation response has proven to be one of the most effective ways to relieve the tensions of modern day living.
Check AvailabilityTaking Control Of Anxiety
Moore, Bret A.
Anxiety, in different forms, affects almost everyone at one time or another. It can actually be helpful when making decisions or performing, but when anxiety gets out of hand, whether it's from everyday stress or a severe chronic condition such as panic or posttraumatic stress, we need to learn how to manage it. In this concise how-to guide, free from scientific jargon, Moore has compiled the field's most well-established methods for reducing anxiety. Using compelling case examples and providing easy-to-use techniques, Moore teaches you to identify and prevent the negative effects of anxiety. He also explains the pros and cons of anxiety medications and offers guidance for finding professional help. By following step-by-step checklists and detailed action plans, you will learn how to adjust your daily (schedules, examine and improve thinking patterns, and manage reactions to the things you fear for maximum gains in life. APA LifeTools is an imprint of the American Psychological Association, the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States and the largest association of psychologists worldwide. Book jacket.
Check AvailabilityShake It Off Naturally: Reduce Stress, Anxiety, And Tension With [TRE]
Berceli, David
This book contains an easy to follow stress reduction exercise technique whose central aspect is the activation of a mild shaking response of the nervous system. It explores this most fundamental human experience of ‘shaking’ during highly excited experiences or events. This book explains how this natural shaking response is potentially capable of both relaxing physical tension patterns in the body as well as reducing psycho-emotional stress and tension. The technique explained in this book has demonstrated itself to be useful for people who are experiencing simple daily stress, long-term chronic tension, or even recovering from traumatic events. This shaking response, which has been traced back through traditional cultures to present day medical science, is the body’s own natural neuro-physiological reaction to reduce stress. The combined writings of 24 authors representing 12 countries and 3 languages take the reader through the theoretical understanding of this shaking mechanism from neurological and physiological perspectives to its application with self, family, community and organizations as well as, active duty and veteran military personnel, first responders, refugee populations, and natural disaster survivors. The easy to follow pictures and explanations of these exercises guides the reader comfortably through this self-help, stress reduction process. (Amazon)
Check AvailabilityThe Nature Fix
Williams, Florence
An investigation into the restorative benefits of nature draws on cutting-edge research and the author's explorations with international nature therapy programs to examine the relationship between nature and human cognition, mood, and creativity. --Publisher.
Check AvailabilityThe 10 Best-ever Anxiety Management Techniques
Wehrenberg, Margaret
Do you feel a tightness in your chest and a racing heart anytime you have to speak up for yourself, whether in a large group or small? Does the very idea that others could perceive you as looking uncomfortable or frightened make those symptoms even worse? Do you vigilantly avoid potential panic triggers, and always think the worst is bound to happen? If so, you may be one of the 40 million Americans who suffer from anxiety. Symptoms run the gamut from mildly embarrassing but tolerable to persistent and debilitating. While feelings of worry, dread, panic, social unease, and general anxiety are common, their impact is insidious, leaving sufferers feeling worn out and often hopeless. Drawing on fresh insights into the anatomy of the anxious brain, Dr. Wehrenberg gets to the biologically based heart of the problem and offers readers practical, effective tips to manage their anxiety on a day-to-day basis. From diaphragmatic breathing and self-talk, to mindfulness, muscle relaxation, and "plan to panic" strategies, you can learn to train your brain, conquer your stress and anxiety, and regain control of your life.
Check AvailabilityThe Yoga-CBT Workbook For Anxiety
Greiner-Ferris, Julie.
In our busy and hectic lives, it's natural to feel stressed or anxious from time to time. But if you suffer from chronic anxiety--the kind that keeps you trapped in a cycle of worry and fear--you know all too well how it can impact your health, relationships, and overall well-being. So, how can you move past your worries and cultivate peace and relaxation in body and mind? The Yoga-CBT Workbook for Anxiety blends two highly effective strategies for reducing anxiety--cognitive behavioral therapy and Kundalini yoga--for a unique and powerful treatment. This six-week program includes gentle, low-impact poses and meditations to help you overcome the physical and psychological symptoms of anxiety. More than just being able to better manage your fears, you'll be ready to transform your whole life for the better. With this workbook, you'll learn to: Calm racing thoughts -- Improve your body's reaction to stress -- Enhance communication with others -- Develop more positive feelings toward yourself." -- Back cover.
Check AvailabilityFalling Awake
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Think you have no time for mindfulness? Kabat-Zinn answers your questions about the mind/body revolution in medicine and health care. He explains how to incorporate them into our hectic, modern lives. By making mindfulness meditation practices part of your everyday life, you can enjoy its tangible benefits on your way to a healthier, saner, and more meaningful life.
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Power, Teresa Anne
Think you have no time for mindfulness? Kabat-Zinn answers your questions about the mind/body revolution in medicine and health care. He explains how to incorporate them into our hectic, modern lives. By making mindfulness meditation practices part of your everyday life, you can enjoy its tangible benefits on your way to a healthier, saner, and more meaningful life.
Check AvailabilityThanks A Thousand
Jacobs, A. J.
After being dared by his son, A. J. Jacobs decided to thank every single person involved in producing his morning cup of coffee. The resulting journey takes him across the globe and transforms his life.
Check AvailabilityThe Art Of Noticing
Walker, Rob
A handsome, beautifully produced compilation of meditations and exercises to inspire us to find joy and expand the ways we engage with the people and places, the objects and tasks we encounter in our everyday lives"--
Check Availability365 Inspirational Quotes
Walker, Rob
365 Inspirational Quotes features daily doses of wit and wisdom from beloved authors and musicians to notable philosophers and politicians. Let this diverse collection be your source of inspiration for an uplifting pick-me-up whenever you may need it--every day of the year.
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