Self-harm is worryingly common in young women & is often used as a way of easing emotional suffering. Self-Harm: A Psychotherapeutic Approach explores the issues involved from the perspective of a psychoanalytical psychotherapist. Fiona Gardner examines these issues through extensive clinical material & an analysis of the social & cultural influences behind self-harm. This book will be of interest to all those working with those who are harming themselves including psychotherapists school counsellors social workers & mental health clinicians. ...

Most people attending a Reiki workshop are taught the basics of self-treatment with Reiki but few discover Reikis real potential for self-healing. It is an amazing tool for healing mind body emotions & spirit to create wholeness & harmony personal peace & a sense of purpose. This book is packed with innovative yet easy-to-use techniques & is aimed at everyone who has worked with Reiki at any level. This book
Includes:: New ways of using Reiki to heal the whole person from the subtle energies of the aura to the physical body for a healthier & more balanced life; a whole life approach to self-healing including psychological emotional social & environmental issues; unique methods of using Reiki more creatively for spiritual development & self-understanding; techniques from both Eastern & Western Reiki traditions; exclusive special meditations; easy-to-follow diagrams; accessible text & clear explanations & examples.
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Now available in compact paperback form with CD under the back flap this classic self-help text shows how anyone can enter an induced hypnotic trance
- completely safely! Written by two highly qualified & experienced hypnotherapists this book shows how in a totally relaxed state you can imprint powerful positive suggestions into your subconscious mind which will continue to work in your waking life. There is no limit to the value of hypnosis: you can increase your confidence think positively manage stress control your weight & quit smoking. In short you can change your life.
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Everybody has some character trait they would like to change & there are many techniques available to facilitate these changes. Unfortunately many of them are either impractical or expensive
- or both! Most people are somewhat familiar with hypnosis & subliminal technology but are reluctant to use them as serious self-help tools. In large part this is due to the fact that they've been mired in mystique urban legend & disinformation. The truth is that both self-hypnosis & subliminal communication are backed by extensive research demonstrating their efficacy; & more important once learned they can be customized for any situation & used almost anytime & anywhere. Join Eldon Taylor on your own self-improvement exploration using the tools in this book & the accompanying CD. Experience hypnosis & subliminal patterning for yourself.
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Self-Hypnosis For Dummies is a hands-on guide to achieving your goals using hypnosis. Whether you want to lose weight overcome anxiety or phobias cure insomnia stop smoking or simply stop biting your nails this guide has it covered! The reassuring & straight-talking information will help you harness the power of your mind & re-train your subconscious to think in more healthy & constructive ways & to overcome specific issues such as anxiety & paranoia & break bad habits such as smoking. The easy-to-follow style will guide you through every step of the process empowering you to take control & start making changes right away. ...

This book will appeal to anyone with a love of cheese. The text covers every aspect of making cheese at home from the tools & equipment needed & basic recipes to making more complex cheeses & advice on setting up a small cheese business. You do not need to be scientifically trained to make cheese nor do you need to be an accomplished cook or possess expensive specialist equipment. Here Rita Ash shows just how simple the process is & how with a little care & attention anyone can produce delicious hand made cheeses at home. Each of the recipes are clearly explained & include suggested uses for each of the finished cheeses. As no prior knowledge is assumed the book is suitable for beginners & more experienced cheese makers alike. ...

Foraging for wild food is becoming more & more popular as people become increasingly interested in eating not only organic but also local fresh food
- for free. Youd be surprised at the bounty of wild food you can find practically on your doorstep: some native plants some escapes from ancient gardens & all delicious. Most of these foods are within easy reach
- however youve got to know what youre looking for & where to go & when. Arranged in a directory of categories divided into wild plants herbs fruits nuts mushrooms seaweeds & shellfish this book has all of the information you need alongside clear illustrations to help you identify a wholesome & natural food store all for free. Hints on how to prepare & eat your foraged bounty are also included along with advice on seasonality.

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With the textile industry able to make cloth more quickly & cheaply than ever before why make your own? The answer is simple: nothing could be more different & unique than h&-made textiles. Weaving your own textiles for use in clothing or furnishings is a rewarding & satisfying activity
- with the added benefit of knowing that the whole process can be done just as well by hand using almost no energy but your own! This book looks at where different fibres come from how to grow & harvest your own vegetable fibres & how to prepare them for spinning. The principles of spindle & spinning wheel spinning are covered along with home dyeing using natural dyestuffs & hand weaving with or without a loom. Finally there are a number of simple projects such as a rug shoulder bag bed cover & jumper & mitts to put your newly learnt skills to the test.
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Identical twin brothers Andy & Dave Hamilton live in the centre of Bristol. Attracted to the pub & music scene of the bustling city they still yearn for elements of the good life. So ever since they were students they have used their initiative & imagination to think up ways to live in a frugal & self-sufficientish way while still enjoying life to the full. ? Having set up their website www.selfsufficientish.com in 2004 they discovered that their approach & ethos touched a nerve with thousands of people in the UK. Andy & Dave Britains green twins advocate?a fun & positive approach to environmentalism & understand that the thought of adjusting every aspect of our lives is overwhelming & possibly offputting. Hence self-sufficientish. If you don't have the space or time to be totally self-reliant but crave creative ideas for recycling growing organic vegetables & establishing an environmentally friendly home office this is the book for you. Youll find small suggestions to get you started (not overfilling your kettle choosing alternative kitchen-cleaning products & making plant pots out of newspapers) & bigger ones for when your confidence grows (advice on keeping chickens making office equipment out of worn-out trousers & tackling an allotment for the first time) as well as recipes herbal remedies eco-friendly travel solutions & much much more. ...

Every morning a very large & very snappy crocodile shouts this selfish message: Stay away from my river! Its MY river! If you come in my river Ill eat you all! The animals in the forest dont know what to do. They are frightened of the crocodile. Even the fish tadpoles frogs crabs & crayfish stay out of the water. Until one day the creatures are woken by a loud groaning sound which turns out to be the selfish crocodile in a lot of pain & the smallest of them all a little mouse finds a way to solve their snappy dilemma! Astoundingly bright bold illustrations bring to life all the wonderful creatures of the forest in a rainbow of colours. The Author: Faustin Charles is a renowned poet & story-teller. His collection of Afro-Caribbean rhymes was published to great success by Puffin. This is his first picture book text. Bloomsbury Childrens Books" are also publishing his first poetry collection in October 1998 establishing Faustin as a Bloomsbury author across the board. Faustin spends much time in schools & libraries story-telling & is also Library Buyer for Enfield. He lives in North London. The Illustrator: Mike Terry is most well-known for his wonderful cover illustrations for Dick King-Smith including " The Hodgeheg" & " The Sheep-Pig" (the basis for the successful film " Babe"). This is his first picture book. Mike lives in Hythe Kent." ...