Brandon Travis has 5 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 4 narrators, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 2 ratings. The most-rated is Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Summary
Dialectical behavioral therapy or DBT is based on a dialectical view of the world. The dialectical perspective supports different aspects of the nature of reality and human behavior. The dialectic method supports as first aspect the fundamental interrelation and unity of reality, implying that the analysis of the single parts of a system is limited if they are not inserted in specific contexts, in which the behavior of individuals, and individuals in the group, are expressed. Dialectical behavior therapy has offered much in the realm of therapies. Dr. Linehan has saved thousands of lives with her innovative work. Borderline personality disorder is not being "crazy" or "unhinged". It's simply mental illness. It includes many other mental illnesses as facets of it. Because of that, it only makes sense that an effective therapy would include many types of therapy and self-reflection. Mindfulness is probably the most important aspect of DBT because we have been trained not to be mindful. We're like ants, scurrying around - hurry, hurry, hurry, but going nowhere. Mindfulness forces you to focus on the present. Ask yourself, "Am I treading water? Am I at the bottom of a rung I want to be on or the middle of one I don't?" When you choose mindfulness, you look at your life for a moment. Your questions aren't all going to be answered in one moment of mindfulness. It's something that must be practiced every day. DBT is an excellent medium for learning skills of mindfulness and interpersonal relationships. When therapy is complete, you've acquired an outstanding toolkit of skills to reach for in any situation. This book gives a comprehensive guide on the following: What is DBT? DBT Stages and G
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Emotional Intelligence Mastery 2.0
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Do you want to increase your emotional intelligence and apply it in different situations in life? If yes, then keep reading.... Have you ever had a time where you reacted poorly in an emotionally charged situation, and your reaction resulted in a situation that you wish was different? Perhaps you have had a bad day at work, and when you got home, you lashed out at your spouse and children out of frustration when they played a game just a bit too loudly for your taste. Though they were having a blast playing together, they annoyed you, and you said things you regret. As a result, your children went to bed upset with you after calling you a meanie-head and saying they wished you were still at work, and you angered your spouse, who chose to sleep on the couch instead of in bed with you. You may feel as though you are not the person your family deserves due to your inability to deal with emotional situations. You can build your emotional intelligence and influence your ability to read and react to emotional situations. This means that you can improve your EQ (emotional quotient: the measurement of your emotional intelligence), and improve your social skills and relationships, though it will take effort. Imagine if you had a higher EQ in the above situation: You would have come home from work angry, but instead of lashing out at your family, you took a deep breath, recognized that your family was having fun, and went to take a quiet drive around town for 15 minutes to yourself to unwind before returning home and joining in on playtime and your children’s bedtime routines. Instead of them being upset and angry at you, your children told you they love you, told you that you are the best, and went to bed happily. With the help of this book, you will be provided the skills you will need to bolster your EQ and develop the ability to handle social situations with tact. You will be guided through the basics of EQ, provided tests to see where your current EQ levels are, and then given plenty of tips to improve on your EQ levels. You are not destined to remain at low levels of EQ forever; putting in the effort to boost your skills is entirely possible, and you can achieve the high EQ you and those around you deserve.
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy
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CBT is mostly used everywhere as therapy for anxiety disorders; many researches have been undergone to show that the effectiveness of this treatment of phobia's, generalized disorders, and panic disorder among so many other likely conditions. The fundamental proposition of CBT is that our thoughts and not what happens externally affect how we are feeling, i.e., not exactly the circumstance that you are feeling right now that determines the perception of that particular situation. Example, let's just say that you have been invited somewhere for a party. Let's look at how well you have different ways of viewing the invitation and how this thought can affect your emotional state. Mental health issues imbalance your thoughts. It is my hope that by trying some of these methods, you can learn to reach deep within yourself. By doing this you will begin to make major changes to your life. Mental health imbalances are debilitating to everyday life. The important factor here is that they are curable. When we think of an illness, often we assume the treatment to be pharmaceutical or surgery. Rarely do we stop and understand that the cure could be the power of our own mind. This is where some may accuse us of entering the realms of spiritual practice. Yet, scientific studies show that we can physically alter the processes in our body, by using our minds. When threatened with danger, it is only natural that the brain alerts the rest of our body to take the necessary action. But, sometimes we perceive a danger that isn’t actually there. When that happens, the body begins the process of protection. By learning to recognize the autonomous reactions in your own body, you can learn how to control them. That is how easy it can be. Taking control of those maladaptive thoughts will completely alter your hormonal output. This is not rocket science, but it is medical facts on how the human body works. You will not notice
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Manipulation and Dark Psychology
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Questionable behaviors in humans have existed for as long as humans have existed. Behaviors such as selfishness, ruthlessness, unscrupulous behavior, and evil behavior can be traced in many cultures across the world. Some of the most prominent "dark traits" associated with humans are psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and narcissism. However, many other dark traits have emerged over the years, even though some of them lack theoretical integration. In theory, there are certain and very specific basic principles that characterize all dark traits, which provide a thorough and comprehensive frame that aids in understanding dark personality. Most dark traits tend to have a specific disposition through which dark traits manifest themselves. While dark traits are downright evident in narcissism and psychopathy, it can also be seen in other classes of dark personality such as greed, sadism, egoism, amorality, and spitefulness. In this case, instead of referring to a person as being sadist, egoistic, amoral, and narcissistic psychopath, it is easier to say that the person exhibits a dark personality. Having realized that you are a victim of dark psychology, what should you do about it? Cry and whine? Dealing with this kind of manipulation has got an array of approaches. It also depends on what kind of manipulation you are experiencing. Once you realize that you are experiencing dark psychology, one should seek treatment from a qualified therapist. This will help one experiencing this realize that the condition is not normal and help them clear the air on that assumption. Apart from that, one should keep boundaries which can be of great importance in mitigating the adverse effects of manipulation. Those directly facing dark psychology and find themselves always violent should always distant themselves from things that make them high tempered. This will be of great help in dealing with this abnormal situation. Manipulators always like keeping boundaries, and they hate someone being an obstruction to them. Therefore, to avoid any form of manipulation, one should just keep away from them.
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Influence the Psychology of Persuasion
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Do you want to understand the psychology of persuasion? If yes, then keep reading... If you want to practice persuasion, then practice it with kids. Imagine a kid who is not eating, then ask yourself how you can try to convince him or her to accept that food they hate. It is a task; therefore, you have to be of high emotional intelligence. This is a quality where you can easily align their interest with your interests and harmoniously connect them without the other party feeling disoriented. Remember that influence is a general term that constitutes of manipulation and persuasion. Manipulation is mostly negative, and persuasion is positive. For that case consider the following secrets of persuasion. Persuasion is really applicable in the business setup where you have to convince people to buy your product. These people know their audience too well. They have in-depth knowledge of the people they are dealing with; therefore, they use that knowledge to try to relate their interests. Everybody wishes their rights, wishes, and interests to be respected, and most persuasive people know this better. To facilitate such knowledge, they conduct research on the needs of those people. Imagine how you would feel finding someone who can easily spot your business need even before telling them. They easily connect with the people they relate to. Normally people find it easier to express their concerns and needs with people they perceive friendlier. If you bore them, they will curse you, and hatred can develop. In the business scenario, this is dangerous because such customers will no longer buy from you. Connecting with different kinds of people is not an easy task. There may be such kinds of people who are temperamental, and others are violent, spiteful, or quarrelsome. Therefore, you have to learn all the techniques of making each one of them. Persuasive people do not give pressure to their correspondents. However, they should give them a free will of thinking about their ideas that include giving them a space to meditate. Remember that it is the nature of the human being to hate stress. If you campaign an issue to them, emphasize that they take time in responding. Establish their contacts and try to remind them frequently in a carouse way. By such moves, they will not forget their engagements with you and will prioritize that relationship. Persuasive people still do not ask too many questions and do not demand much. Always remember that you are trying to create interest and not summoning them. This audiobook gives a comprehensive guide on the following: Methods of persuasion Dark psychology and persuasion Art of persuasion in business Spotting a psychopath Mind control techniques Employing manipulation and persuasion to get what you want Understanding how our bodies communicate Persuasion and defense against it Dark NLP Negotiation The strategies sex traffickers use to find victims Defining desired outcomes...
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