Books I have read and consider useful to be translated into Greek
50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology
Shattering Widespread Misconceptions about Human Behavior
An oldie but worth it! This book that helps readers distinguish between scientific sources and pseudo-science, shattering various psychology-related myths, such as what percentage of our brain we use, whether we should express or suppress our anger, whether low self-esteem results from psychological problems, if human memory records our life events accurately, what hypnosis and ‘trans’ statuses are, and other interesting topics.
The Deepest Well
Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma and Adversity
The author is an experienced General Practitioner who has worked in numerous underprivileged areas of the USA and has had the opportunity to be in contact with individuals who had a traumatic childhood. Her book contains examples from studies of cases of psychological trauma resulting from abuse, negligence, substance abuse, mental health problems and divorce. The author's research explains why the body of a person who has experienced trauma in childhood deteriorates with time and gives in to various physical and mental conditions and how this can be prevented.
The Worry Trick
How your brain tricks you into expecting the worst and what you can do about it
A book for those who suffer from anxiety disorders, stress, phobias, panic attacks or are permanently tense and worried about something, even when there is no reason for it. The book is one of the best of its kind and has received excellent reviews. It is clear and comprehensible, explains in a useful manner exactly what happens to our body when we worry and how we can get rid of this permanent stressful state.
Rewire Your Anxious Brain
How to use the neuroscience of fear to end anxiety, panic and worry
In this book, Pittman and Karle use examples to explain how we can manage fear and what happens in our brain the moment we have an obsessive thought, or when we experience fear or phobia, stress or suffer a panic attack. As you read the book you understand all the better how anxiety is created in the brain and gain the power to overcome it. Our brain is a powerful tool: the more we work with it to change the way we respond to fear, the more tolerant we become. Using the practical self-assessment ideas and the proven effective techniques contained in the book, you will learn how to ‘recalibrate’ your brain processes at the root of your fears.
Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts
A CBT-based guide to getting over frightening, obsessive or disturbing thoughts
If you are suffering from undesirable and annoying or even terrifying thoughts, you might worry as to what they might mean for you and your future. Could your thoughts be some kind of messages trying to tell you something? No! Thoughts are merely thoughts and do not necessarily mean anything. If you are a person of this predicament, this book can change your life.
The 21-Day Immunity Plan
A perfect way to take the first step to transforming your life
A short, palatable and precious book!. The well-known London cardiologist Aseem Malhotra managed to concisely present, in 112 pages, a mere 3-week health improvement plan. The book came out during the pandemic and became an instant best seller. Following his valuable advice helps one improve their diet and life style in a short period of time and become healthier.
How to be an Imperfectionist
The new way to self-acceptance, fearless living and freedom from perfectionism
This book shows how simple, yet truly strategic, ‘mini actions’ can help liberate someone from their perfectionism. This can happen by changing our behaviour patterns and adopting new habits and, thus, attacking the root of perfectionism; this results in making appropriate changes in our lives and liberating ourselves from the impossible dream of perfection.
The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook
How to manage cravings, reduce stress and stop hating your body
This book provides a comprehensive clinical approach that combines practical information and exercises to manage stress and regulate emotions without finding resorting to eating. If you are ready to discover the true cause of your food addiction, you will finally adopt a balanced diet, improve your health, and have a healthy weight.