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Break away from bad habits and build healthy ones with this step-by-step workbook, which will help you make positive changes in your life

Habits are the building blocks of our days, and they have a huge impact on how we live – they affect what we do, how we feel and the paths in life that we choose to take.

The Good Habit Workbook contains practical advice, effective tips and guided exercises based on trusted cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques. It will help you to break free from negative cycles that aren’t serving you and replace them with positive, productive habits for long-term health and happiness.

Use the workbook either on its own or alongside therapy to help you develop positive habits.

Inside the book, you will find:

– Clear, actionable advice on making positive lifestyle changes to support and improve your mental well-being
– A calm, supportive approach which invites you to work through the book at your own pace
– A hands-on attitude to breaking away from negative habits Exercises grounded in research-supported CBT techniques

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This accessible guide will help you to support your child through difficult experiences brought on by life changes, including divorce, new siblings, or the loss of a loved one

Change is part of life, but for a child it can be scary and bewildering. Whether it’s the prospect of starting school, dealing with changes in the family or seeing unsettling events in the wider world, there are many aspects of life that can cause a child to feel destabilized and frightened.

As parents and carers, we try everything in our power to shield our children and prepare them emotionally for disappointments and upsets, but sometimes it can be hard to know what to do for the best. Help Your Child Cope with Change offers actionable tips that will give you and your child the support you need to navigate these difficult moments with kindness and care.

Discover how to:
– Nurture resilience and a positive mindset in your child
– Break bad news to your child
– Establish behaviour boundaries and retain routines during difficult times
– Deal with overwhelming emotions
– Seek support

This activity book is for children aged 7-11 years

It’s full of great information, fun activities and top tips to help your child build their confidence and social skills to make lasting friendships

Does your child appear unhappy or lonely at school?

Perhaps they have a tendency to think negatively and doubt themselves?

Do they worry about what other children think about them?

These could be signs that your child is struggling to make friends.

This practical guide combines proven cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child grow their self-confidence. It’s aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Blip – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents and carers.

Invite positivity and appreciation into your life with this guided journal for practising gratitude

Gratitude plays an important role in boosting self-esteem, reducing stress and improving your overall well-being, but it’s not always easy to find time for. Happily, this journal is here to be your daily reminder to focus on the good things in life.

My Daily Gratitude Journal is the perfect space for you to record everything that brings you joy. With beautiful journal pages and thoughtful prompts, it contains everything you need to help you look at your life through a more positive lens. There’s also a helpful introduction to gratitude with information on why it’s an important practice and how it can positively impact your life.

Give yourself a gratitude break each day to remind yourself of everything you’re grateful for, whether it’s your family and friends, your health, your favourite TV show or even the weather. Once you get started, you’ll be amazed by just how much there is to appreciate.

Pause. Be present. Awaken your senses. Mindfulness is a powerful tool to help you live in the moment. This book will show you how to find peace every day and feel more connected to the world.

For many of us, mindful living can seem like something that exists only in other people’s lives. But the good news is anyone can practise it. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or need some extra inspiration, this book will help you find a path to a happier, healthier life.

Within these pages you will discover what mindfulness is and how it can be used in all aspects of your life, including:
– Breathing techniques to stay calm
– Eliminating distractions when you need to focus
– Appreciating the magical moments of the ordinary
– Practising self-care for improved well-being

From discovering your calm within to learning how to meditate, the tips and techniques in this book will help you feel more at one with yourself.

Open your mind… relax… and let this little guide show you how to live more mindfully.

Discover daily calm with the comforting quotes and peaceful practices found in this beautiful card deck and booklet, designed to alleviate stress and soothe your mind

We could all do with a little extra calm in our lives. Faced with the demands of the day-to-day, sometimes you need to take a breath and turn to a reassuring quote or mindfulness practice to help you find your inner peace.

Enjoy a daily dose of calm with the help of the quotes, tips and advice in these soothing cards. Find comfort in the words of well-being gurus, practise simple exercises to still your mind and discover rituals for relaxation contained within this beautiful card pack.

This pack contains a set of 52 beautifully designed cards, each with an inspiring quote on one side and a guided practice on the reverse, and an 8-page booklet.

Whether you’re confronted with feelings of anxiety or dealing with daily stressors, these cards will be on hand, in pocket, or over on the countertop to help you uncover your calm every day.

A practical, supportive and easy-to-read guide to help you understand and overcome social anxiety, filled with helpful tips and actionable advice

Feeling overwhelmed? This little book is here to help.

How to Understand and Deal with Social Anxiety is a friendly, accessible guide with all the information and advice you need to identify the source of your struggles, and to take practical steps to reduce or manage the burden. By learning the science behind social anxiety and understanding how it affects your mind and body, you’ll start to dismantle its hold on you. And with practical ways to manage the condition – including physical, medical and therapeutic perspectives – this book will help you work out the best ways you can support your mental health and improve your overall well-being.

By the end of this book, you will:

– Understand the science behind social anxiety, how it manifests, what causes it, and how to identify symptoms and triggers
– Be armed with physical and practical steps you can take to alleviate the symptoms of social anxiety, from breathing exercises and healthy lifestyle choices to problem-solving techniques and coping mechanisms
– Have a host of holistic remedies up your sleeve for when social anxiety strikes, such as mindfulness, visualization and breathwork
– Know about the medical treatments and therapies available, and know how and when to seek professional help or support
With the right knowledge and guidance, you can learn to understand and manage social anxiety so that you can get back to feeling like you again.

An invaluable tool to get boys talking

Talking costs nothing but it can change your life for the better

Growing up is hard work! You’re expected to ace your exams, be responsible, keep up a hectic social life both online and IRL, make big decisions about your future, and somehow stay happy at the same time. But, as we know, no one feels OK all the time, so what happens then? What happens when we don’t feel great and don’t know what to do about it or where to get help?

Let’s Talk provides the tools to get boys talking about how they’re feeling. Within this insightful guide you will find activities to figure out what help you might need, advice on where to get help, and case studies to show how others have voiced their feelings and found help.
Learn to:
– Articulate how you’re feeling
– Build a support network
– Create your own well-being toolkit
– Bounce back from low mood
– Help others who might be struggling

Remember: if you’re not feeling OK, you have the power to do something about it and this book will show you how.

Though many of us are unaware of it, everyone has messages running through their head. Some of the messages are positive: ‘Well done, that was great’, or neutral, ‘What am I going to have for dinner?’ But for many people the messages are negative and self-critical: ‘Why did you go and say that?’, ‘You’ll never be successful’, ‘You’re pathetic’. These messages have a profound impact on how we feel and behave, and ultimately they affect how happy and successful we are in life.

This is the first book to provide a range of tried and tested techniques for transforming  your inner critic. By using these techniques you can transform your thoughts, feelings and behaviour to become a happier person. This book covers such topics as:

• Understanding your inner critic

• Listening to your whole self and not just your inner critic

• Being proud of yourself and your strengths

• Releasing your inner wisdom

• Handling criticisms from others

• Creating more fun in your life

A practical, supportive and easy-to-read guide to help you understand and overcome stress, filled with helpful tips and actionable advice

Feeling overwhelmed? This little book is here to help.

How to Understand and Deal with Stress is a friendly, accessible guide with all the information and advice you need to identify the source of your struggles, and to take practical steps to reduce or manage the burden. By learning the science behind stress and understanding how it affects your mind and body, you’ll start to dismantle its hold on you. And with practical ways to manage the condition – including physical, medical and therapeutic perspectives – this book will help you work out the best ways you can support your mental health and improve your overall well-being.

By the end of this book, you will:
– Understand the science behind stress, how it manifests, what causes it, and how to identify symptoms and triggers
– Be armed with physical and practical steps you can take to alleviate stress, from breathing exercises and healthy lifestyle choices to problem-solving techniques and coping mechanisms
– Have a host of holistic remedies up your sleeve for when stress strikes, such as mindfulness, visualization and breathwork
– Know about the medical treatments and therapies available, and know how and when to seek professional help or support

With the right knowledge and guidance, you can learn to understand and manage stress so that you can get back to feeling like you again.

PREGNANCY IS EXCITING FOR NEW PARENTS-TO-BE
Your life is about to change forever, yet the amount of information out there can be overwhelming. But fear not: this pictorial guide, packed with accessible and stylish infographics, will help you to get up to speed and give you all the essential facts you need, as well as a healthy dose of quirky trivia along the way.
From finding out what’s going on inside a pregnant woman’s body to understanding the various cravings she might experience, this book offers both women and men a quick route to knowing exactly what to expect while you’re expecting.

Pregnancy is exciting for new parents-to-be
Your life is about to change forever, yet the amount of information out there can be overwhelming. But fear not: this practical pictorial guide, packed with accessible and stylish infographics, will help you to get up to speed and give you all the essential facts you need, as well as a healthy dose of quirky trivia along the way.
From finding out what’s going on inside a pregnant woman’s body to understanding the various cravings she might experience, this book offers both women and men a quick route to knowing exactly what to expect while you’re expecting.

Do you REALLY know what is in the products that you are buying? Did you know, for example, that colouring in children’s sweets, jelly and soft drinks can potentially cause asthma, skin rash and hyperactivity? That common ingredients in personal care products like shampoo and toothpaste have been associated with problems ranging from skin irritation, to breathing difficulties, nausea, increased risk of cancer and blindness? How can you avoid putting harmful additives and chemicals into and onto your body? This user-friendly guide tells you at a glance which additives are hazardous, which are best avoided and which are safe, making it easier to shop for your family. The colour-coded tables provide valuable information about potential health effects and take the mystery out of additives, helping you to choose which products to put in your basket and which to leave on the shelf. This book may seriously improve your health!

Having a healthy, positive sense of self-esteem and confidence enables us to avoid the obstacles that can hold us back and to really make the most of life, even when we face knockbacks. This book of simple, easy-to-follow tips provides you with the motivation, tools and techniques needed to feel better inside and out, making you a more confident and positive person.

An interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the bestselling titles Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem
Does your child have frequent tantrums and outbursts?
Perhaps they find it hard to speak about their emotions?
Do they seem to get overwhelmed by stress and anxiety quickly?
These could all be signs that your child is struggling with angry moods.
This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child manage their anger and express their feelings in healthy ways. It’s aimed at children aged 7–11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.
Your child will be guided, with the help of Rah – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

One in four children will suffer from anxiety at some point in their young lives.

As a parent it can often be difficult to know how best to support your child when they become fearful and worried, and whether their worries are something they can deal with themselves or a symptom of something more serious.

This guide offers ways to help you to help your child articulate how they are feeling and offers effective coping strategies and simple lifestyle tweaks to manage anxiety by building their resilience and self-confidence for life.
– Identify the source of your child’s anxiety
– Instil good sleeping and eating habits
– Help your child create a list of calming actions for when they feel anxious
– Simple relaxation exercises
– Know when to seek support

A practical, supportive and easy-to-read guide to help you understand and overcome depression, filled with helpful tips and actionable advice

Feeling overwhelmed? This little book is here to help.

How to Understand and Deal with Depression is a friendly, accessible guide with all the information and advice you need to identify the source of your struggles, and to take practical steps to reduce or manage the burden. By learning the science behind depression and understanding how it affects your mind and body, you’ll start to dismantle its hold on you. And with practical ways to manage the condition – including physical, medical and therapeutic perspectives – this book will help you work out the best ways you can support your mental health and improve your overall well-being.

By the end of this book, you will:
– Understand the science behind depression, how it manifests, what causes it, and how to identify symptoms and triggers
– Be armed with physical and practical steps you can take to alleviate the symptoms of depression, from breathing exercises and healthy lifestyle choices to problem-solving techniques and coping mechanisms
– Have a host of holistic remedies up your sleeve for when depression strikes, such as mindfulness, visualization and breathwork
– Know about the medical treatments and therapies available, and know how and when to seek professional help or support

With the right knowledge and guidance, you can learn to understand and manage depression so that you can get back to feeling like you again.

An interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the bestselling titles Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem

Does your child appear worried or stressed?

Do they find it difficult to concentrate for long periods of time?

Do they spend a lot of time on their phone or gadgets?

These could all be signs that your child would benefit from practising mindfulness.

This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child improve their focus and be more present. It’s aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Buddy – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

An interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the bestselling titles Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem

Does your child appear anxious or stressed a lot of the time?

Do they find it difficult to let go of negative thoughts and feelings?

Do they seem tense or nervous?

These could all be signs that your child is struggling with stress and anxiety.

This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child find calm. It’s aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Kip – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

Seeing your child struggle to make friends is difficult for anyone

Friendships can be tricky, but help is at hand. This guide will help you teach your child what makes a healthy friendship, and equip them with the tools they need to build stronger bonds and feel more confident in making new friends. Offering ideas, information and simple tips that will help you talk to your child and show them how to develop their social skills, this book will ensure they enjoy better friendships for life.
– Understand what makes a good friend
– Try some fun bonding activities
– Nurture positivity and empathy
– Deal with peer pressure and bullying
– Know when to seek support

Take control of your anxiety with this step-by-step workbook to help you identify and overcome your worries

Life has plenty of challenges, and it’s normal to feel anxious from time to time. But when worry starts to affect your health and happiness, it’s time to take action. The Anxiety Workbook contains practical advice, effective tips and guided exercises to enable you to recognize and process your anxiety. Based on trusted techniques and mindfulness exercises, this guide will allow you to better understand your anxiety and provide the tools you need to work through it.

Either use the workbook on its own or alongside therapy to help you break away from negative thought patterns and achieve long-term calm and peace of mind.

Inside the book, you will find:

– A relaxed and supportive approach, which allows you to calmly complete the exercises at your own pace
– A hands-on attitude to relieving anxiety, offering a wealth of tips and advice for working through your worries
– Clear and actionable advice on making lifestyle changes to support and improve your mental well-being
– Exercises grounded in research-supported CBT techniques

One in 20 adults in the UK will suffer from anxiety at some point in their lives. Are you one of them? Learn how to replace negative thoughts and behaviour with positive ones.
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Whether you’re looking to boost your mood, document your daily habits or foster a more positive outlook, this journal is the perfect place to start

Discover the habits that help or hinder your happiness with this easy-to-use journal. Offering simple ways to track your lifestyle, boost positivity and achieve long-lasting happiness, this handy little book will have a big impact on your well-being and keep you smiling all year round.

You’ll find a variety of interactive pages where you can record your happiness journey month by month, including:
– Your sleep, hydration and diet habits
– The best methods to boost your happiness levels
– Your monthly goals and ambitions
– Tips to help you stay on track 365 days a year
– The little things to be grateful for

You can learn a lot from your habits, and spending just a few minutes on your journal each day will help you maintain a sunnier outlook on life.

Take control of your social anxiety with this step-by-step workbook to help you identify and overcome your worries

Life has plenty of challenges, and it’s normal to feel anxious from time to time. But when social anxiety starts to affect your day-to-day life, it’s time to take action. The Social Anxiety Workbook contains practical advice and guided exercises to enable you to identify the source of your struggles and understand the effect social anxiety has on your mind and body.

Based on trusted techniques and mindfulness exercises, this friendly guide will provide you with the tools you need to approach every social situation with confidence and help you take the steps towards managing your social anxiety.

Inside this book, you will find:
– A relaxed and supportive approach, which allows you to calmly complete the exercises at your own pace
– A hands-on attitude to relieving feelings of social anxiety, offering a wealth of tips and advice for working through your worries
– Clear and actionable advice on making lifestyle changes to support and improve your mental well-being
– Exercises grounded in research-supported CBT techniques

Either use the workbook on its own or alongside therapy to help you break away from negative thought patterns and achieve long-term calm and peace of mind.