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Coaching for Retirement: A Practical Guide
by Angela MulvieRetirement is a time of both challenge and opportunity, which can be a daunting prospect. This highly practical book, written for coaches and HR professionals who are supporting others through the process, shows what can be done to help people towards a successful change in their lives and circumstances as they move towards post-employment. Coaching for Retirement explores how to coach people towards sound planning for and management of retirement, from both an employer and employee perspective. The book considers how coaching has evolved to include retirement coaching as a growing specialism, and how retirement itself is changing because of a range of social, economic and political factors, both in the UK and globally. As a recent retiree herself, as well as an experienced coach, Angela Mulvie provides useful and interesting insights into the factors impacting how people plan and prepare for this next stage, answering key questions such as: How can the pre-retirement needs of staff be determined? How might retirement coaching support the decision-making processes involved? What options might individuals consider, e.g. part-time work, volunteering, pursuit of a second/portfolio career, new learning opportunities, etc.? What financial implications do people need to explore and how can these be prioritized? How can emotional aspects of retirement – health, wellbeing and relationships – be supported? What tools are available to support people in planning their retirement? As organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of providing support to employees at all stages of their careers, this is an essential resource for coaches, HR professionals and all professionals involved in retirement planning.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook for Self-Esteem: Identify, Challenge, and Change Your Thoughts and Actions
by Christine YaroshBecome a happier, more confident person with CBTCognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a proven method of identifying, challenging, and changing the thoughts and actions that hold you back. It teaches you to break bad habits and shake up your outlook on life—which makes it an ideal way to boost your self-esteem! This CBT workbook uses straightforward language and practical advice to help you believe in your own abilities and create the best version of yourself.Start where you are — Begin with questions and writing prompts that show you the current state of your self-esteem and encourage you to set your own goals for building it up.Clear the path ahead — Examine the beliefs and behaviors that get in the way of your confidence and discover simple strategies to let them go so you can move forward.Treat yourself well — Learn how to embrace mindfulness, self-care, and resilience to keep you feeling good and on track for long-term success.Create a healthy sense of self with this supportive CBT skills workbook.
Come Closer: Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask a Sex and Relationship Therapist
by Charlene DouglasFeeling a disconnect in your sex life?Sex and relationship therapist Charlene Douglas invites you to connect more, communicate better, and love more deeply.Perhaps you’ve considered seeing a therapist before but you worry it might be awkward or it’s too expensive... Come Closer provides the safe space you need to reflect on the past experiences that may have shaped your sexual world, explore what turns you on and what turns you off, and open up to issues in communication and sexual health.Charlene draws on real-life case studies from her experience helping individuals and couples to navigate different relationship problems and combines this with interactive intimacy tasks at the end of each chapter to give you something practical to work on.So whether you’re hoping to reignite an old spark or build a new sense of confidence in the bedroom, take the first step towards a happy and healthy sex life with Come Closer.
Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections
by Emily NagoskiFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Come as You Are and co-author of Burnout comes an illuminating exploration of how to maintain a happy sex life in a long-term relationship. &“Emily Nagoski is a national treasure—helping us all understand how to finally build true, joyful, confident sex lives.&”—Glennon Doyle, author of UntamedIn Come as You Are, Emily Nagoski, PhD, revolutionized the way we think about women&’s sexuality. Now, in Come Together, Nagoski takes on a fundamentally misunderstood subject: sex in long-term relationships. Most of us struggle at some point to maintain a sexual connection with our partner/s or spouse. And many of us are given not-very-good advice on what to do about it. In this book, Nagoski dispels the myths we&’ve been taught about sex—for instance, the belief that sexual satisfaction and desire are highest at the beginning of a relationship and that they inevitably decline the longer that relationship lasts. Nagoski assures us that&’s not true. So, what is true? Come Together isn&’t about how much we want sex, or how often we&’re having it; it&’s about whether we like the sex we&’re having. Nagoski breaks down the obstacles that impede us from enjoying sex—from stress and body image to relationship difficulties and gendered beliefs about how sex &“should&” be—and presents the best ways to overcome them. You&’ll learn:• that &“spontaneous desire&” is not the kind of desire to strive for if you want to have great sex for decades• vocabulary for talking with partners about ways to get in &“the mood&” and how to not take it personally when &“the mood&” is nowhere to be found• how to understand your own and your partner&’s &“emotional floorplan,&” so that you have a blueprint for how to get to a sexy state of mindWritten with scientific rigor, humor, and compassion, Nagoski shows us what great sex can look like, how to create it in our own lives, and what to do when struggles arise.
Communicating Science Clearly: A Self-Help Guide For Students and Researchers
by Sharon Ann HolgateThis unique self-help guide equips undergraduates, postgraduate students, and early career researchers within the sciences with transferrable communication skills that they can adapt and refer back to as they progress through their careers. It provides practical guidance on how to best communicate science in a range of different settings. This book facilitates clear and concise communication in both academic scenarios and the workplace. It covers settings ranging from job interviews, through conference presentations, to explaining your research to the general public. It is illustrated with first-hand experiences, top tips, and "dos and don’ts" to demonstrate best practices. It will also be a valuable guide for established academics who would like a refresher or a guide to new avenues of science communication, such as podcasts. Key Features: Written by an award-winning professional science journalist and broadcaster with 25 years’ experience, including writing for national newspapers, devising and presenting programmes for BBC Radio 4, and being interviewed on radio, TV, video, and podcasts Covers science communication in a broad range of settings including peer-to-peer, to your manager, at job interviews, and during media appearances Includes advice from a range of experts who communicate professionally, including a radio producer, a TV presenter, actors and entertainers, and scientists Additional video material to accompany this book can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLUWyRwmgFlW7_NrNupeuiJ86OxIWHZ6I. Sharon Ann Holgate is a freelance science writer and broadcaster. She has presented on BBC Radio 4 and the BBC World Service, and presented video podcasts for medical research charity the Myrovlytis Trust. She earned a D.Phil in physics from the University of Sussex, where she was a Visiting Fellow in Physics and Astronomy for nine years. Her articles have appeared in Science, Science Careers, New Scientist, The Times Higher Education Supplement, The Times Literary Supplement, Flipside, E&T, Focus, Physics World, Interactions, Materials World, Modern Astronomer, and Astronomy Now. She was also shortlisted for the radio programme category of the Association of British Science Writers' Awards in 2005, and for the Aventis Prizes for Science Books Junior Prize in 2003. Dr. Holgate was the recipient of the Institute of Physics 2022 William Thomson, Lord Kelvin Medal and Prize for communicating science to a wide variety of audiences and for positive representations of scientists from non-traditional backgrounds. She has also received the Institute of Physics Young Professional Physicist of the Year Award and a Merit Award in the Daily Telegraph Young Science Writer of the Year competition. She is the author of the undergraduate textbook Understanding Solid State Physics, which is currently in its second edition and used as a core text in universities around the world.
The Communication Code: Unlocking Every Relationship, One Conversation at a Time
by Jeremie Kubicek Steve CockramProvides a proven series of skills and techniques that anyone can use to make their relationships thrive Healthy communication is essential in any professional or personal relationship. When the lines of communication are frayed or broken, the resulting drama, unnecessary conflict, and inefficiency often lead to 'dropping the ball'. Better communication yields better results. It's a no-brainer—honest conversations build deeper, more productive relationships. It may seem simple in theory, but healthy communication is one of the most challenging things to master in practice. The Communication Code helps you set up conversations and communication in a way that creates a win-win scenario for everyone involved. In this real-world guide, bestselling authors and international speakers Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram share their simple but powerful strategies for boosting your emotional intelligence and elevating your interpersonal communication skills. Step by step, you will learn to integrate Care, Celebration, Collaboration, Critique, and Clarification into your communication toolbox. Using one of these 5 Cs, you can verbally ask someone to respond in the way that you most want, and as a result, facilitate a successful interaction. Written by the team that brought you The 100X Leader, The 5 Voices, and The 5 Gears, this must-have book will help you: Connect and communicate effectively with your team, your family, and your friends Define the parameters of a conversation from the outset to avoid any misunderstandings Understand the power dynamics of an interaction to eliminate the fear of honest conversation Offer constructive criticism without offending or disappointing the person on the other side Maximize your situational awareness and collaborate like a pro Prevent communication attacks and restore healthy communication flow The Communication Code: Unlock Every Relationship, One Conversation at a Time offers a practical, easy-to-implement solution for decreasing or eliminating miscommunication. It is essential reading for anyone wanting to improve the health of their relationships through clear and authentic communication.
Cómo acertar en la alimentación de su mascota
by Pílula DigitalUna alimentación de CALIDAD influye directamente en la SALUD y la LONGEVIDAD de su mascota, y cuanto MEJOR sea, más ENERGÍA y DISPOSICIÓN tendrá ella en el día a día, además de estar MUY BIEN CUIDADA, tanto por dentro como por fuera.
Cómo conquistar al chico de sus sueños
by Pílula Digital¿Usted está pensando en AVENTURARSE en citas, pero no sabe por dónde COMENZAR? O tal vez usted ya esté en el mercado, pero NO ESTÉ logrando encontrar relacionamientos de CALIDAD. Toda mujer soltera sabe que no es fácil ENCONTRAR su par ideal, independientemente de su EXPERIENCIA en relacionamientos o de cuántas aplicaciones y sites de relacionamientos forme parte. Incluso aquellas que se AVENTURAN en el mundo de los encuentros con el CORAZÓN y la mente abiertos son frecuentemente SORPRENDIDAS por la FALTA DE INTERÉS en compromisos o relaciones a LARGO PLAZO. Parece, de hecho, que los individuos con los mismos OBJETIVOS e intereses simplemente ESCASEAN. Esto puede rápidamente tornarse algo muyo DESGASTANTE, tanto emocionalmente como mentalmente. Peor aún, con tantos sites y APLICACIONES de relacionamientos que CONECTAN solteros a través de un click, las mujeres muchas veces se encuentran teniendo que COMPETIR POR ATENCIÓN de formas que nunca habían imaginado. Pero esto no necesariamente debe ser tan difícil realmente. En este libro, usted DESCUBRIRÁ cómo AUMENTAR la calidad de sus encuentros para, FINALMENTE, tener su FINAL FELIZ.
Cómo Cultivar Alimentos Orgánicos
by Pílula DigitalMás de 20 millones de personas en América del Norte cultivarán sus propios alimentos este año. La horticultura orgánica ha crecido en popularidad hace años, y por buenos motivos. La economía ha provocado que muchos recurran a modos de economizar con la comida y cultivar sus propios alimentos es una de las formas más fáciles de hacerlo. De acuerdo con National Gardening Association, el horticultor promedio gasta alrededor de US$ 70 con sus cosechas - ¡pero cultiva el equivalente a US$ 600 en vegetales! Y todos nosotros queremos tener la certeza de que la comida que nuestra familia consume sea la más saludable posible. Una huerta orgánica garantiza los productos más seguros y saludables para todos. Usted puede experimentar también innumerables variedades de vegetales disponibles en tiendas locales. Por otra parte, existe un beneficio adicional: los productos que maduran en tiendas no se comparan al sabor de los vegetales cultivados en casa.
Cómo Cultivar la Felicidad en Un Niño
by Pílula DigitalComo padre o madre, tu OBJETIVO es CRIAR a tu hijo para que sea capaz de vivir una vida LLENA de propósito y FELICIDAD. Sin embargo, como la vida tiene sus altibajos, ¿CÓMO ES POSIBLE conseguirlo, especialmente si tu hijo tiene el "gen pesimista"? En primer lugar, tenemos que DEFINIR lo que significa ser un NIÑO OPTIMISTA, discutir si el OPTIMISMO es genético o no, y cómo el mundo percibe el optimismo frente al pesimismo en un niño. Luego veremos cómo se puede ENSEÑAR el OPTIMISMO, incluso si la genética no está a favor del optimismo, utilizando tu propio EJEMPLO y AMOR.
Cómo encender la relación en el día de los enamorados
by Pílula Digital¿Cuál es la IMPORTANCIA del Día de los Enamorados? Bueno, antes de cualquier cosa, APROVECHE esta fecha para darle un empujoncito a su relación, o incluso a CONDIMENTARLA, ¿por qué no? Use su creatividad, innove, entregue una notita, una flor, un chocolate o cualquier otro REGALO; decore la habitación de forma romántica, cenen en casa o en un restaurante, pero que sea diferente de los otros días, SIMPLEMENTE no pase esta fecha en blanco. Aproveche este día para comenzar a MEJORAR, y si ya es buena, para mejorar aun MÁS. ¡En este libro usted aprenderá SUGERENCIAS infalibles para CONDIMENTAR más aún su Día de los Enamorados!
Cómo llevarse a una chica sexy a la cama
by Pílula DigitalSi quieres APRENDER a CONQUISTAR y llevarte a la cama a cualquier mujer, estás en el lugar adecuado. Te voy a dar 7 EJERCICIOS MENTALES extremadamente EFECTIVOS para llevarte a CUALQUIER mujer a la cama. Así que quédate conmigo hasta el final de este EBOOK y te garantizo que tu ÉXITO con ellas aumentará, ¡y MUCHO! ¡Feliz lectura!
Cómo Lucrar con PLR
by Pílula DigitalLa verdad es que al principio tuve muchas dificultades para ganar dinero con el marketing digital. Lo peor es que, -- en el fondo, en el fondo -- yo medio que ya sabía de la forma en que yo estaba no conquistaría mi tan soñada libertad financiera rápidamente. Bueno, hasta que luego de muchas investigaciones aquí y allí, ¡la ficha finalmente cayó! Pero solo logré ese giro de llave después de comenzar a vender productos digitales. La gran maravilla es que ahora tengo mis propios productos digitales a la venta todos los días y yo no necesito crear nada de nada. ¿Sabe por qué? Porque son productos PLR, ¡Caramba! ¿Quedó curioso acerca de qué es ese famoso PLR? Entonces, venga conmigo que le enseñaré al pie de la letra. Luego de esto, estoy seguro de que en cuanto tenga el bolsillo lleno de billetes, ¡me lo agradecerá de por vida!
Cómo mantenerse inmune a las enfermedades
by Pílula DigitalTu SISTEMA INMUNITARIO es una máquina increíble. Es responsable de MANTENER tu cuerpo PROTEGIDO de invasores externos como virus, bacterias, hongos y toxinas. Tu sistema inmunitario está CONSTITUIDO por dos partes principales: la parte con la que naciste (sistema innato o inespecífico) y la parte que DESARROLLAS a partir de tu exposición al medio ambiente (sistema adaptativo o específico adquirido). Tu sistema inmunitario está formado por varios órganos, células y proteínas: células de la piel, sangre, médula ósea, tejidos y órganos como el timo y los ganglios linfáticos. Un sistema inmunitario FUERTE es la mejor DEFENSA contra las enfermedades y las infecciones. Sin él, no tienes forma de combatir las sustancias nocivas o los cambios que se producen en el organismo. ¡Feliz lectura!
Cómo Saber si la Mujer es para Casarse
by Pílula DigitalDe pronto usted es un hombre que de vez en cuando se sorprende pensando en la cantidad de cosas malas que ocurren entre las parejas que conoce, y luego se pregunta: “¿Valdrá realmente la pena casarse?” -- El padre o el pastor pueden decir que Sí, que aún vale mucho la pena, pero resulta que todavía puede haber muchas dudas en su corazón... bueno, por lo menos hasta que usted encuentre una mujer que considere ESPECIAL. En caso de que llegue a la conclusión de que, -- a pesar de todo lo que ya vio y escuchó por ahí sobre los casamientos -- que aun así VALE la pena casarse, -- ¡y que QUIERE casarse!', no demora mucho y otra DUDA hace nido entre sus PENSAMIENTOS: “¿Cómo SABER si la elegida es la mujer correcta para casarme?” -- Delante de estos CONFLICTOS, ¡quiero decirle que puede quedarse tranquilo! Pues en este libro usted aprenderá sobre los diferentes tipos de mujeres que existen por todo el mundo; en cuáles vale la pena invertir; cuáles debe EVITAR a toda costa; y también cómo tratarlas; si quiere disfrutar de una relación feliz con la persona que escogió.
Cómo Silenciar los Pensamientos y Encontrar la Paz
by Pílula DigitalUna gran fuente de ESTRÉS y enfermedades psicosomáticas deriva del TORBELLINO mental al cual nos sometemos DIARIAMENTE. La cabeza no para de PROCESAR pensamientos INTRUSIVOS y no siempre positivos. En su mayoría son PENSAMIENTOS de miedo y preocupación. ¿Pero cómo INTERRUMPIR este proceso que nos parece tan AUTOMÁTICO y autónomo? Para SOLUCIONAR esto, muchos recurren a las medicaciones. Una medida eficaz a corto plazo PERO con consecuencias NEGATIVAS a lo largo del tiempo. En función de ello, formas alternativas han sido buscadas. En este pequeño libro usted aprenderá TÉCNICAS SIMPLES, que están al alcance de CUALQUIER persona -- y que cuando sean PRACTICADAS correctamente; le otorgarán el PODER de VACIAR su mente; y así ALCANZAR la tan deseada PAZ.
Cómo Sobrevivir al Fin del Mundo
by Pílula DigitalEn las entrañas de la modernidad, donde la tecnología evoluciona a ritmo acelerado y las fronteras entre lo posible y lo inimaginable se disuelven, una sombra siniestra se levanta en el horizonte de la imaginación humana: el fin del mundo. La ansiedad que surge de ese horizonte es innegable, un eco ancestral de nuestra naturaleza inquisitiva e inquietante. En ese escenario, explorar lo desconocido es un acto que evoca miedo y fascinación en proporciones iguales. La humanidad hace mucho tiempo ha explorado las profundidades del futuro, pintando escenarios apocalípticos en pantallas de ficción, religión e imaginación colectiva. Desde el colapso ambiental a la proliferación de enfermedades mortales, desde la devastación nuclear a la dominación tecnológica, los escenarios apocalípticos son vastos y polifacéticos. ¿Pero por qué nos entregamos a esas visiones sombrías del porvenir? ¿Por qué, incluso mientras deseamos un mañana brillante, nos vemos obligados a enfrentar las sombras que pueden oscurecerlo? La respuesta reside en nuestra doble naturaleza. Somos seres racionales, capaces de planificar y preparar. La búsqueda de la previsibilidad nos empujó a prever lo peor para evitar sorpresas fatales. Pero también somos seres emocionales, susceptibles a sentimientos que desafían la lógica. El miedo a lo desconocido hace eco profundamente en nosotros, recordándonos la fragilidad de la existencia y la brevedad de nuestro paso por este mundo.
Cómo tener una Piel Saludable: Consejos Valiosos para Cuidar de tu Piel
by Pílula DigitalLos CUIDADOS de la piel son un tema que merece ATENCIÓN reforzada. Porque es FÁCIL encontrar, en especial en internet, consejos y recetas EXTRAVAGANTES para aumentar su salud y su REJUVENECIMIENTO. Pero, aunque sean TENTADORAS por su practicidad y los SUPUESTOS resultados milagrosos, la mayoría no tienen APROBACIÓN médica. También, existen DIFERENTES tipos de piel, cada una con sus características y NECESIDADES distintas. Esto no se considera, entonces es difícil OBSERVAR cambios POSITIVOS en la piel. En algunos casos hasta puede haber EFECTOS colaterales no deseados, que van desde irritaciones alérgicas hasta el DESARROLLO de enfermedades. Además, queda la duda: ¿cómo CUIDAR la piel de manera de verdad eficiente y SEGURA? Para responder a esa cuestión, preparamos este LIBRO ELECTRÓNICO. ¡Siga leyendo y sepa que hacer!
The Complete Bible Answer Book: Collector's Edition: Revised and Expanded (Answer Book Series)
by Hank HanegraaffFind answers to your biggest questions about the Bible and Christian faith.We all have questions about the Bible--whether we have read it or not. Join the more than half a million people who have looked to The Complete Bible Answer Book for answers about the Bible, Christian beliefs, life problems, and what God's Word says about current issues.In this comprehensive guide you will find answers to more than 210 of the top questions people have asked Bible teacher and theologian Hank Hanegraaff, aka the Bible Answer Man, over the last 40 years. Topics include: creation and our existencespiritual giftsthe secret to effective prayersreligions and cultsthe resurrection and afterlifeand many more issues vital to a better understanding of God and living a spiritually nourishing life. Each question is answered in Hanegraaff's scholarly yet approachable style and also includes additional resources for those who want to explore the topics further. The Complete Bible Answer Bookis your go-to resource to get your burning questions answered and enrich your spiritual life.
The Complications: On Going Insane in America
by Emmett RensinAn unflinching, rare account of living with severe mental illness that is also a bold commentary on how we misunderstand this often debilitating disease.The Complications is an intimate portrait of what it’s like to live with schizoaffective disorder of the bipolar type as well as a biting, revelatory critique of America’s mental health culture. Emmett Rensin has written and edited articles for major national media outlets, and taught writing and literature at prestigious schools. But he has also lost jobs and friends, been hospitalized and institutionalized, and cycled through a daunting combination of medications. With scorching honesty, he reflects on his messy, fragile attempt to live his life, his periods of grace, and his near misses with disaster and death.Going beyond the usual peans against “stigma” and for “understanding”, Rensin confronts the dysfunction in current mental health narratives, contrasting what he calls mental illness “high culture”—in which we affirm the prevalence of anxiety and encourage regular therapy, insisting that the “mentally ill” aren’t dangerous or even weird—with even progressive society’s inability to contend with people with more severe forms of mental illness: those people we pass on the street talking to themselves, those caught in a loop between hospitals and prisons, or even those who we cannot tolerate in our own schools, offices, and lives, including himself. With raw honesty, Rensin invites us into every aspect of his life, from what it’s like see four different psychiatrists in one year and the nature of psychotic breaks to a harrowing diary that logs exactly what happens when he stops taking his medication and the unexpected kinship he discovers with an incarcerated spree killer with schizophrenia. Going beyond pure memoir, he reflects on the uncertain “science” of diagnosis, the nature of art about and by the insane, political activism, and the history of madness, from the asylum to the academy. A compelling, often devastating, blend of memoir, cultural commentary, and history, The Complications elevates the conversation around mental illness and challenges us to reexamine what we think we know about what is to go insane.
Confidence: Holding Your Seat through Life’s Eight Worldly Winds
by Ethan NichternHow do we stand firm amid the ups and downs of existence? In today’s culture of polarization and constant change, how do we find the confidence to navigate challenges? Is now really the time for meditation, for looking inward? What do we do with mindfulness? Meditation teacher Ethan Nichtern tackles these questions, taking contemporary considerations of power, identity, ethics, and confidence to new heights in this essential guide to self-discovery. Ethan examines the Buddhist concept of the Eight Worldly Winds, the four paired opposites of praise and blame, pleasure and pain, fame and insignificance, and success and failure. Delving into these dichotomies reveals invaluable insights into our relationships with others (including teachers, friends, leaders, the disgraced, and the adored) and ourselves. With transformative meditation exercises, Confidence empowers us to cultivate and access our innate wisdom.
The Confidence Fix: Empowering Exercises to Build Your Self-Esteem
by Debbi MarcoConfidence isn't something we are born with, but instead is a skill that can be learned and developed over time. Filled with inspiring statements and practical activities, The Confidence Boost is a gentle and encouraging guide on how to find your inner strength, develop your resilience and build your self-belief.
Connect to Your Calling Digest
by T. D. JakesBestselling author Bishop T.D. Jakes shares this essential guide to recognizing, understanding, and utilizing your spiritual instincts to find God's calling in your life. Instant smash hit and #1 New York Times bestseller for six weeks, Bishop T.D. Jakes' Instinct showed readers how to tap into their intuition to achieve ultimate success. Now, you can apply those lessons with this collection, designed to encourage you on your faith journey. Combining social, business, and personal examples with biblical insights, this personal application guide will show you how to rediscover your natural aptitudes and reclaim the wisdom of past experiences. Knowing when to close a deal, when to take a risk, and when to listen to your heart will become possible when you're in touch with the instincts that God gave you. If you're ready to unlock your destiny and discover where you were meant to go, then this book is your key!
The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging
by Julia Hotz'A brave, fascinating, and persuasive read - and will soon become the definitive book on social prescribing. Full of integrity, humor, and great storytelling, this book will change lives, and possibly the world.' Dr. Michael Dixon, OBE, author of Time to Heal and former NHS National Lead for Social PrescriptionIn this combination of diligent science reporting, moving patient success stories, and surprising self-discovery, journalist Julia Hotz helps us discover lasting and life-changing medicine in our own communities.Traditionally, when we get sick, health care professionals ask, "What's the matter with you?" But around the world, teams of doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers have started to flip the script, asking "What matters to you?" Instead of solely pharmaceutical prescriptions, they offer 'social prescriptions'-referrals to community activities and resources, like photography classes, gardening groups, and volunteering gigs.The results speak for themselves. Science shows that social prescribing is effective for treating symptoms of the modern world's most common ailments-depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, dementia, diabetes, and loneliness. As health care's de facto cycle of "diagnose-treat-repeat" reaches a breaking point, social prescribing has also proven to reduce patient wait times, lower hospitalization rates, save money, and reverse health worker burnout. And as a general sense of unwellness plagues more of us, social prescriptions can help us feel healthier than we've felt in years.As Hotz tours the globe to investigate the spread of social prescribing to over thirty countries, she meets people personifying its revolutionary potential: an aspiring novelist whose art workshop helps her cope with trauma symptoms and rediscover her joy; a policy researcher whose swimming course helps her taper off antidepressants and feel excited to wake up in the morning; an army vet whose phone conversations help him form his only true friendship; and dozens more. The success stories she finds bring a long-known theory to life: if we can change our environment, we can change our health. By reconnecting to what matters to us, we can all start to feel better.
The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging
by Julia Hotz'A brave, fascinating, and persuasive read - and will soon become the definitive book on social prescribing. Full of integrity, humor, and great storytelling, this book will change lives, and possibly the world.' Dr. Michael Dixon, OBE, author of Time to Heal and former NHS National Lead for Social PrescriptionIn this combination of diligent science reporting, moving patient success stories, and surprising self-discovery, journalist Julia Hotz helps us discover lasting and life-changing medicine in our own communities.Traditionally, when we get sick, health care professionals ask, "What's the matter with you?" But around the world, teams of doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers have started to flip the script, asking "What matters to you?" Instead of solely pharmaceutical prescriptions, they offer 'social prescriptions'-referrals to community activities and resources, like photography classes, gardening groups, and volunteering gigs.The results speak for themselves. Science shows that social prescribing is effective for treating symptoms of the modern world's most common ailments-depression, ADHD, addiction, trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, dementia, diabetes, and loneliness. As health care's de facto cycle of "diagnose-treat-repeat" reaches a breaking point, social prescribing has also proven to reduce patient wait times, lower hospitalization rates, save money, and reverse health worker burnout. And as a general sense of unwellness plagues more of us, social prescriptions can help us feel healthier than we've felt in years.As Hotz tours the globe to investigate the spread of social prescribing to over thirty countries, she meets people personifying its revolutionary potential: an aspiring novelist whose art workshop helps her cope with trauma symptoms and rediscover her joy; a policy researcher whose swimming course helps her taper off antidepressants and feel excited to wake up in the morning; an army vet whose phone conversations help him form his only true friendship; and dozens more. The success stories she finds bring a long-known theory to life: if we can change our environment, we can change our health. By reconnecting to what matters to us, we can all start to feel better.