This self-help book explores the problems created by having ready access to high fat foods designed to taste good. Because we evolved in conditions of relative scarcity we have few natural food inhibitors & so most diet books try to encourage people to inhibit their eating by highly rule governed behaviours which have to be constantly worked at. However this can lead to various forms of self-criticism which can undermine efforts at self-control. As a result our relationship with eating can be complex multifaceted & problematic. Beating Overeating Using Compassion Focused Therapy" uses Compassion Focused Therapy
- a groundbreaking new therapeutic approach
- to understand & work with our urges & passions for food. We can learn to enjoy & accept food & pay attention to our biological & emotional needs. This book is for people who have tried diets & found that they dont work & will enable the reader to have a healthier & happier relationship with food & their body. Topics covered include: the relationship between our brains & food the evolutionary background to finding conserving & eating food; how too much or too little food affects the brain why diets dont work factors affecting our eating behaviour (tastes stress comfort etc); body shape & culture; & developing an inner compassion for ones relationship with food
- recognising what we need & what is helpful."


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We know what it's like to worry from time to time but for some of us our worrying can take over & have a serious impact on our lives. When our anxiety gets out of hand & starts to dominate our lives affecting how we function & our general sense of wellbeing it's time to do something about it. This accessible self-help guide provides the reader with a clear understanding of how problem anxiety develops the kinds of problems it's causing them & sets out ground-breaking Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) techniques to overcome their anxiety. CFT was initially developed by Professor Paul Gilbert OBE author of the bestselling The Compassionate Mind" which set out his ground-breaking approach to treat those with high levels of shame & self-criticism. It uses the proven research-based techniques of CBT & other therapies with a special focus on the importance of developing inner compassion in order to alleviate feelings of shame develop a more balanced outlook & promote resilience. It incorporates elements of mindfulness & Tibetan Buddhism with recent research on human development & studies of the brain. It is increasingly used to treat a wide range of emotional & psychological problems including depression overeating shyness trauma anxiety & anger." ...

Terrible events are very hard to deal with & those who go through a trauma often feel permanently changed by it. Grief numbness anger anxiety & shame are all very common emotional reactions to traumatic incidents such as an accident or death of a loved one & ongoing traumatic events such as domestic abuse. How we deal with the aftermath of trauma & our own emotional response can determine how quickly we are able to 'move on' & get back to 'normality' once more. An integral part of the recovery process is not only recognising & accepting how our lives may have been changed but also learning to deal with feelings of shame
- an extremely common reaction to trauma. Recovering from Trauma" uses the groundbreaking Compassion Focused Therapy to help the reader to not only develop a fuller understanding of how we react to trauma but also to deal with any feelings of shame & start to overcome any trauma-related difficulties."
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When Damon is taken captive by ruthless vampire Samuel Stefan is determined to rescue him before it is too late...even if it means seeking help from the most unlikely of places. Stefan forms a tentative alliance with a coven of witches in order to save his brother only to learn that Samuel's end game is far more sinister then they could have imagined. With Samuel on the brink of securing unlimited power the brothers are in for their deadliest battle yet. Full of dark shadows & surprising twists the final book in the latest arc of Stefan's Diaries series raises the stakes for the Salvatore brothers as they face unimaginable threats. ...

Paul Madriani a brilliant criminal defense lawyer had a once-promising career with a prestigious law-firm until an ill-judged affair with the senior partner Ben Potters wife led to his resignation. Now he scrambles for work amid the ghosts of his doomed affair & the remains of a failing marriage. Then Potter is found dead an apparent suicide. But as details come to light the case turns from suicide to murder & the needle of suspicion points towards the victims seductive wife Talia Potter. Indicted & arrested Talia turns to Paul her former lover to defend her against the mounting evidence in a case that for her could result in the gas chamber ...

Each of the projects in this extensive collection is easy to follow & gives stunning results. This book provides a ready reference ...

Give a professional finish to your crochet garments & accessories with this indispensable compendium of technical know-how & trouble-shooting tips. Step-by-step photographs diagrams & clear instructions will guide you through each stage of your work or you can dip in for help with a particular problem. Discover how to substitute yarns & accurately estimate the amount required; adapt patterns to create tailor-made garments. All stitches are demonstrated from basic chain stitch to filet & Tunisian crochet & there is advice on mixing & matching stitch patterns & dealing with gauge variations. Nearly every unit features a try it" and/or a "fix it" panel suggesting ways of practicing & developing new-found skills & avoiding or correcting common crochet errors. You'll also find plenty of inspiration for adding an extra-special touch to your work using h&-dyed yarns beaded embellishments & surface crochet." ...

An indispensable compendium of technical know-how & troubleshooting tips. Just like having a drawing tutor on call 24 hours a day
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Give a stylish finish to your knitted garments & accessories with this essential compendium of knitting know-how. Over 200 tips fixes & secrets are explained & illustrated with clear step-by-step photographs & diagrams. Discover how to read patterns & charts; choose colours & yarns; mix & match stitch patterns & deal with gauge variations; adapt designs for the perfect fit. All stitches are clearly demonstrated from stockinette & ribbing to lace Fair Isle cables & intarsia work. It explains all the techniques you'll need in the order you'll need them from casting on & joining in yarns to adding buttonholes pockets & embellishments. Try it" & " Fix it" panels suggest ways of practicing & developing new skills & avoiding or correcting common knitting errors." ...

An indispensable compendium of technical know-how & troubleshooting tips Just like having a mosaic tutor on call 24 hours a day
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