Litsy

The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients | Irvin Yalom

pick

Every now and again I need a little tune-up/deep dive into my alter ego who is a fulfilled and effective psychotherapist. This is my calling! Yalom is so comfortable in his skin, lending his years of experience and thinking outside of the paradigm of the field to guide budding therapists. If only I had this when I was young!

Scochrane26 I really liked this book & should prob read it again—it‘s been a long time. 2d

9 likes1 comment

keithmalek

Laughter: A Scientific Investigation | Robert R. Provine

4 likes

Flaneurette

The Cult of Personality Testing: How Personality Tests Are Leading Us to Miseducate Our Children, Mismanage Our Companies, and Misunderstand Ourselves | Annie Murphy Paul

You guys probably already saw this on Goodreads insta but what type are you?? I‘m a NDCM and I‘m guessing I‘m the only one 🤪

TheKidUpstairs EBCM for me (The S/C is a tough call, though) 2w

Kimzey NBCM, but these days, mostly Audible. 2w

EKonrad NBSO 😊 2w

Trashcanman NBSM 2w

ju.ca.no NPSM☺️ 2w

23 likes5 comments

Kshakal

The Denial of Death | Ernest Becker

#denial #dynamicds @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Eggs Excellent 👌🏼 3w

24 likes1 comment

Kerrbearlib

Victory Over Verbal Abuse: A Healing Guide to Renewing Your Spirit and Reclaiming Your Life | Patricia Evans

#MentalHealthMonday check in

#1. I‘m feeling anxious & overwhelmed. There‘re lots I want to do & I don‘t know where to begin. I wish I had a personal assistant to help me stay on track. 😩
#2. It depends on the affirmation, but overall I‘m not a fan. I especially don‘t like ones about money and success. Positive thinking is helpful tool in many situations, but it won‘t make us rich or solve all our problems. ⬇️

DebinHawaii, CatLass007, CBee

Kerrbearlib I only use positive affirmations if they feel sincere and realistic. A part of me already has to believe them. I like some affirmations from this book. Example: “I am self-defining.” I believe this, but sometimes I forget & must remind myself.

3w

CatLass007 I haven‘t had much sleep in the last three or four weeks. But last night I slept 2.5 and 1.5 hours, the most I‘ve slept in that entire time. It‘s still not enough but I hope I‘m turning the corner. I‘m skeptical about positive affirmations. I don‘t believe that we can “manifest” money or a good job. But if I‘m working to build different habits, improving my posture, for example, then I find they can help. 3w

Kerrbearlib @CatLass007 that‘s great you were able to get more sleep. Every bit helps! I agree that we can‘t “manifest” money or good jobs. What things do you do to improve your posture? I‘m working to improve mine as well. (edited) 3w

See All 16 Comments

CatLass007 I have a postit note at my computer and at other locations where I sit for extended periods with an affirmation that says “I have good posture.” It‘s a gentle reminder. 3w

Kerrbearlib @CatLass007 I love that - maybe I‘ll try it too! 3w

CatLass007 I tend to beat myself up so in a situation like this I definitely believe in positive affirmations. 3w

TheBookHippie If I was close I‘d come teach you all my organisational things 🙃 my daughter wants me to teach a class and write a book. 3w

Kerrbearlib @TheBookHippie let me know if you write that book - I will definitely read it! 😀 What are some of your favorite organizational things? 3w

TheBookHippie @Kerrbearlib in January I make menus for the entire year for supper only. IF I‘m feeling out of control or overly anxious - Everyday before bed I write in my todo list pad of what tomorrow looks like or needs doing and all day as I go about my life I write down what I did, end of day I compare the two lists. Every thing has a place. If it doesn‘t I make one for it- or put it in weekend chores as a problem to solve. Controlling what you can helps. 3w

TheBookHippie Sorry for Amazon link but this is what I‘ve used for years To Do List Notepad - To Do List Notebook for Work with 52 Sheets, Undated Daily Planner Perfect for Enhanced Productivity and Goal Achievement - Serene https://a.co/d/3uK0awj 3w

CatLass007 @TheBookHippie I use a free app on my phone, conveniently called To Do. It allows me to create separate lists and it allows me to divide tasks into subtasks. I can use it to set tasks for a specific day and tasks can be set repeat daily, weekly, monthly, or customized. Very handy. (edited) 2w

CatLass007 Also, when a task is completed, it can be checked and then crossed off. It also makes a very satisfying “ping” when I do this. Just call me one of Pavlov‘s dogs. 2w

TheBookHippie @CatLass007 Due to migraines I use phone little as possible 🙃 but it sounds wonderful. 2w

CatLass007 @TheBookHippie I get migraines too but my neurologist gives me Botox for prevention. But I still try to limit my phone use. 2w

TheBookHippie @CatLass007 No not like that. I have complex hemplic migraine syndrome. No pain. Auras and stroke like symptoms. I‘m glad Botox works for you. It‘s not an option for me. I have multiple medication allergies as well. (edited) 2w

CatLass007 @thebookhippie Oh no. Stroke like symptoms sound scary. I‘ve never had auras but I know someone who does. Her migraines always start with auras, which she liked the first time she had one. But when it moved on to pain she didn‘t like it all. She always has an aura before the pain which gives her advance warning so she can take her migraine med before the pain starts. She only gets about one a year though. I think I could live with that. (edited) 2w

22 likes16 comments

RowReads1

Adolescence | Laurence D. Steinberg

Adolescence (Netflix) review. Red pill culture: https://youtu.be/OcM-od_uV6M?si=1XvApkCtjJ7lXL6Q

24 likes

Susanita

The Red Book: A Reader's Edition: A Reader's Edition | C. G. Jung

I‘m not sure I entirely agree with this assessment, but this is where we are. Blue was also strong.

Red reader - the Passionate Adventurer

Thanks @TheLudicReader for the link 🔗

https://www.readyourcolor.com/

Jari-chan I got my favourite colour - purple 💜 and it really fits! 3w

TheLudicReader Thanks for taking part! 3w

Ruthiella I think red might be the thriller/mystery element. But for sure, there‘s a lot more that goes into why we read what we read. (edited) 3w

See All 6 Comments

5feet.of.fury I really thought I would get red 😂 I was explaining to a friend (who I otherwise have alot of overlap with for reading preferences) that I can‘t read cozies. High stakes or nothing. But I got orange 3w

Susanita @Ruthiella I think that‘s definitely part of it. @5feet.of.fury I don‘t mind cozies but can‘t read them all the time. 3w

dabbe 🎯♥️🎯! 3w

40 likes6 comments

TheBookgeekFrau

Snoop: What Your Stuff Says about You | Sam Gosling

#CoverStories #Keyhole

Eggs, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 💚 🔑 2mo

Eggs Like the the them of this! 2mo

44 likes1 stack add2 comments

BC_Dittemore

Snakes in Suits, Revised Edition: Understanding and Surviving the Psychopaths in Your Office | Dr. Paul Babiak, Dr. Robert D. Hare

so-so

I recently read an article where a congressperson said that if you want to know what it‘s like to work with Trump then read this book. Well then…

It‘s not surprising that a representative would recommend this; like most of them, it‘s just sorta blah. The way it throws ‘psychopath‘ around so freely feels like a misnomer—according to the authors my boss is a psychopath when I‘m pretty sure he‘s just an a****le.

9 likes

Chelseabillups30

A Way of Being | Carl Ransom Rogers

Look at people like you look at a sunset. 🌅

24 likes

Welcome to Litsy!

Trending Hashtags

Trending Books