The acclaimed social psychologist offers an insiders look at hisresearch and groundbreaking findings on stereotypes and identity. Claude M. Steele, who has been called one of the few great social psychologists, offers a vivid first-person account of the research that supports his groundbreaking conclusions on stereotypes and identity. He sheds new light on American social phenomena from racial and gender gaps in test scores to the belief in the superior athletic prowess of black men, and lays out a plan for mitigating these stereotype threats and reshaping American identities. (BOOK)
Winning Against Relapse: A Workbook of Action Plans for Recurring Health and Emotional Problems
Copeland’s battle with manic depression, fibromyalgia, and chronic myofascial pain syndrome sent her on a search for ways to manage these conditions. In this book, she teaches readers how to manage symptoms in a way that reduces, modifies, or eliminates the possibility of relapse. She presents a structured system that those in recovery can use to monitor their own symptoms and respond to them in a way that reduces or eliminates the possibility of relapse. (BOOK)
Winning at Learning
These four, easy-to-use, accelerated learning techniques for studying and test-taking are excellent for teens and adults. There’s imagery to anticipate successful performance, and positive suggestions for memorizing, staying confident and calm. (CD – 41 minutes)
Unconditional Confidence: Instructions for Meeting Any Experience with Trust and Courage
In Unconditional Confidence Pema Chödrön offers two accessible sessions to help anyone find courage in times of challenge and change. Featuring a three-step method for learning to work with uncertainty and fear and an exclusive interview, this liberating program offers practical tools and teachings that explore: True confidence and how to cultivate the trust that makes it possible; Shaky tenderness, the first step to developing strong and consistent bravery;and Practical steps to leap into, smile at, and experience all of life even when fear is present. For us to be of benefit to each other in times of challenge or any other we need to be able to tap into genuine confidence, teaches Pema. Unconditional Confidence offers timeless wisdom and inspiration for developing this courageous skill. (CD)
Visualize Confidence: How to Use Guided Imagery to Overcome Self-Doubt
If you can picture yourself doing something challenging, you’ll have a better chance of making it happen because you’ll have confidence in your ability to succeed. This book offers skills for developing the confidence needed to turn your dreams into reality through the use of guided imagery. The process couldn’t be simpler or more powerful: you develop a rich picture in your mind of whatever it is that you want to happen. When you visualize, you prepare yourself to experience your goal, developing self-confidence and conviction as you go. You’ll gain renewed optimism, learn anti-worry strategies, and use your imagination to foster the calm and poise you need to feel confident, competent, and assured. The mind-body techniques in the book include guided imagery, meditation, creative visualization, and personal rituals and exercises. (BOOK)
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