The Ramblings of a Psychologist: The Cases and Clients of Dr. Trattoria


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The mind is a mysterious thing, even to someone trained in psychology. As forensic psychologist in the town of New Bern, North Carolina, Dr. Trattoria has seen hundreds of patients and interacted with thousands more. Patients come to Dr. Trattoria for help, but there is no easy solution to a problem related to the human condition. This is especially true when he must formulate an answer to a problem that suits someone else. This collection of stories about the varied clientele Dr. Trattoria has treated shows the impressive spectrum of psychological distress humans are capable of enduring. From getting woken up in the middle of the night by a phone call from a stranger threatening to kill his entire family to a new stepfather looking to improve the family dynamics with his teenage stepdaughters, it’s never a dull day for this forensic psychologist. The Ramblings of a Psychologist is part memoir, part mystery novel, part philosophical treatise. Dr. Trattoria considers himself an investigator, solving his patients' conundrums one painful dilemma at a time.




Holistic Psychology


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Discover the secrets that they don't want you to know about the mind with "Holistic Psychology: 77 Secrets About the Mind That They Don’t Want You to Know." This groundbreaking book uncovers the hidden truths of the human mind that successful individuals in all areas of life have come to understand. In a world where spirituality, mental health, and physical well-being are often treated as separate entities, "Holistic Psychology" takes a different approach, emphasizing the integral connection between these elements. By integrating the various components of our existence, this book presents a holistic view of mental health that is essential for true personal evolution. Drawing from educational models, contemporary psychological theories, and religious principles, "Holistic Psychology" offers a unique therapeutic approach that empowers individuals to transform their own reality. Through the integration of consciousness, self-analysis, and a wealth of knowledge from various disciplines, readers will learn how to effectively solve existential problems, gain greater control over their own minds, and align themselves with a higher truth. Written in a constructive and accessible manner, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of the human mind and its potential for healing and transformation. Utilizing techniques and real-life examples, readers will acquire the skills needed to navigate life's challenges with increased efficiency and become more aligned with their true purpose. Immerse yourself in the illuminating words of "Holistic Psychology" and unlock the secrets of the mind that have been kept hidden for far too long. Start your journey towards self-discovery and personal growth today. Take action now and embark on a transformative journey with "Holistic Psychology: 77 Secrets About the Mind That They Don’t Want You to Know." Experience the power of holistic healing and embrace your true potential.




The Phoenix Song


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Fifteen-year-old Ryan Constave feels like a total geek. He has lived his entire life in the shadow of his older sister and his best friend, both of whom are smart, attractive, and athletic. The only thing Ryan feels like he has going for him is his straight-as-an-arrow moral compass, but even that seems to get him into trouble. One day, while trying to avoid some of his bully classmates, Ryan visits his elderly friend, Aiden, and hears a story about the Six Elementsmagical objects that are said to grant remarkable powers to those who wield all of them. That same night, Ryan is blinded by a white light that transports him to a mystical world filled with wizards, elves, and talking horses. In this world, danger awaits around every corner. In a desperate bid to return home alive, Ryan enlists the help of two half-elf, half-human allies, Illian and Alantria, who serve as both Ryans protectors and teachers. As Ryan sets out to find the Six Elements and use their power to send him home, he learns that that the fate of this strange new world and its inhabitants now rests entirely on his shoulders. But with his newfound power, Ryan is also faced with a dilemma: stay true to his moralswhich have brought him nothing but miseryor abandon that path in favor of seizing what he deserves.




Eleven Blunders that Cripple Psychotherapy in America


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After a period of economic success and high regard in society, clinical psychology has fallen onto hard times, assert authors Nicholas Cummings and William O’Donohue. In the 1960s, clinical psychologists with doctorates were well paid in relation to comparable professions; today, starting salaries are lower than many jobs that require only a bachelor’s degree. Clinical psychology in the 1960s was preferred and valued over other fields as a profession; today it is not even on the list of top 20 fields for graduates to enter. Psychologists’ opinions on social issues are disregarded by the public. What was and continues to be the reason for the decline and continuing descent of clinical psychology? The authors posit that the profession blundered and has not adapted to the profound changes that have taken place in American society over the past 40 years. Psychotherapy practice is based on a 50-minute hour, yet mental health treatment must operate at a much briefer, more efficient pace. Clinicians ignore the findings of scientific research for effective treatments and favor the overblown pronouncements of gurus who preach without substance. Clinicians failed to adapt their practice to the needs of the healthcare industry and do not recognize that psychotherapy is health profession. An anti-business bias has contributed to training programs that ignore the economic realities of running a practice. The failure to secure prescription privileges, the invention of diagnoses, and political correctness are among the other blunders that pull the profession away from its primary mission -- mental health treatment -- and contribute to the low esteem in which psychologists are held. The authors enumerate and discuss the Eleven Blunders That Cripple Psychotherapy in America and offer remedies to correct the ongoing decline of the field.




Practical Psychology


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Practical Psychology is for you: You will become a strong, confident, balanced, and positive person. You will have efficient methods to face all kinds of challenges in life. You will be able to master risks, difficulties, problems and conflicts. You will profoundly understand yourself, others, life and the world. You will see humans, the world and life from vanguard perspectives. You will have all knowledge and tools for happiness and fulfillment.




Three Killer Thrillers: An Intense Psychological Standalone Boxed Set


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Do you love tightly-plotted thrillers replete with staggering, unpredictable twists? This boxed set includes three breathtaking psychological standalone novels from clinical therapist turned bestselling author Meghan O’Flynn—nearly 1100 unputdownable pages! If you liked Gillian Flynn’s Dark Places, Stephen King’s Mr. Mercedes, or Nick Cutter’s The Troop, you’ll love Meghan O’Flynn. “Intense. Feral. Deliciously unhinged.” ~Bestselling Author Kristen Mae “Wonderfully twisted…sucked me in, made my skin crawl, and kept hold of me. I couldn’t put them down.” ~Trisha Reynolds, Wide World of Books SHADOW’S KEEP When a child is found mauled to death in the woods, the medical examiner says it was a dog attack — but deputy sheriff William Shannahan believes the killer was human. To solve the case, he must turn to his girlfriend, Cassie Parker, who knows more than she’s letting on… A compulsively readable thriller in the vein of Gillian Flynn, Carolyn Arnold, and Karin Slaughter, Shadow’s Keep is a mind-bending exploration of obsession, desperation, and how far we’ll go to protect those we love. THE FLOOD Seven people. A locked storm shelter. Inevitable starvation. What could you do to survive? Victoria and her husband, Chad, are rescued from a devastating flood by a mysterious woman named Windy. But why does the bunker lock from the outside — and why do all the other evacuees seem to be hiding something? A refuge turns into a nightmarish prison in this chilling thriller. THE JILTED A vanished loved one. An ancient evil. And only one woman knows the two are connected. Distressed by her fiancé’s sudden disappearance, Chloe Anderson seeks answers at an old plantation steeped in dreadful history — even as her horrifying nightmares begin to appear during her waking hours… *** KEYWORDS: Vigilante justice, dark crime, serial killer, kidnapping, revenge, vengeance, small town detective, small town thriller, small down mystery and suspense, edge of your seat suspense, hardboiled, mystery suspense thriller series, hard-boiled mysteries, female protagonist, pulp, murder, female lawyer protagonist, noir, noir thriller, crime noir, hard-boiled mystery, police procedural, mystery series, crime, noir, gritty detective novels, psychological thrillers, serial killers, crime thrillers, crime fiction, hard boiled detective, hardboiled detective fiction, hard boiled noir, hard boiled crime, gritty mysteries, mystery series books, psychological thrillers, psychological suspense, psychological thriller books, noir, pulp, nail biter mysteries, wise cracking detective, detective partners, crime fiction, urban murder mystery, serial killer thriller, female protagonist, whodunit, whodunnit, nail-biter, intense mystery, suspense fiction, psychological domestic suspense, family drama, gothic horror, demonic thrillers, ghost horror, supernatural, dark and suspenseful










A History of the Mind


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This book is a tour-de-force on how human consciousness may have evolved. From the "phantom pain" experienced by people who have lost their limbs to the uncanny faculty of "blindsight," Humphrey argues that raw sensations are central to all conscious states and that consciousness must have evolved, just like all other mental faculties, over time from our ancestors'bodily responses to pain and pleasure. "Humphrey is one of that growing band of scientists who beat literary folk at their own game"-RICHARD DAWKINS "A wonderful bookbrilliant, unsettling, and beautifully written. Humphrey cuts bravely through the currents of contemporary thinking, opening up new vistas on old problems offering a feast of provocative ideas." -DANIEL DENNETT