Download or read book Pathways of Pleasure written by Anonymous and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pathways to Pleasure written by Harvey B. Milkman and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 1993 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pathways to Pleasure offers a new and rewarding approach to enhancing one's pleasure in everyday life - without drugs, harmful or addictive behavior, or simplistic "recipes for feeling good." Drawing on current research in psychology and the growing field of brain chemistry, Harvey Milkman and Stanley Sunderwirth provide a common-sense guide to casting off bad habits and the compulsive pursuit of passing thrills, in favor of "natural highs" and a serious quest for personal fulfillment. Milkman and Sunderwirth explain in clear language what has been learned about the role of brain chemistry in all pleasurable activities and they devote special attention to the skills and attitudes that will increase a person's ability to relax, to create, and to enjoy the pleasure that results." "Through individual accounts, Pathways to Pleasure illustrates how real people can incorporate "natural highs" into their lives through pleasurable and creative pursuits that promote health and well-being. Using the author's own Personal Pleasure Inventory, readers learn to practice a style of pleasure-seeking that fits their individual needs and can be used to develop greater intimacy and a healthier and more satisfying lifestyle. Pathways to Pleasure invites readers to discover their own lifelong path to joy and fulfillment."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Download or read book The Enneagram Pathways to Happiness written by Chris Croft and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2015-06-26 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Enneagram is a powerful catalyst for personal freedom, growth, and happiness. In this book you will embark upon a journey of self-discovery and profound positive change. Discover why you are the way you are and learn profound spiritual truths about your true nature Gain unparalleled understanding of others and bring ease to challenging relationships Transcend negative patterns, uncover your unique gifts and fulfill your true potential Experience real self-acceptance and empowerment and move forward into a more contented and meaningful life Using this book can enable you to consciously choose the path to positive change instead of repeating unconscious patterns that hold you back from experiencing lasting happiness. The Enneagram is unparalleled in providing insight into ourselves and others. This book is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone searching for freedom, happiness, and harmony in their lives. It is of particular value to those interested in human behaviour patterns, including parents and therapists. Easily accessible for those new to the Enneagram, this book also offers fresh perspectives about the origins of the personality that will be of particular interest to anyone already familiar with the Enneagram.
Download or read book Six Pathways to Happiness Volume 2 written by Xiankuan and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2023-08-15 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I began leafing through Six Pathways to Happiness and was blown away. Holy moly! I am going to read it carefully. What a fabulous book. I’m touched and honored that you thought to share it with me. There is such a wealth of material in it for mind, heart, and soul.” –Rick Hanson, author of Buddha’s Brain and other works “Xiankuan has written Six Pathways to Happiness for people who want a deeper understanding of Buddhism. I have greatly benefited from his sharing of information and perspectives from his lifetime of practice and learning from recognized masters.”–Jordan Goldrich, Executive Coach and author of Workplace Warrior
Download or read book Pathways to Pleasure written by Robert W. Birch and published by Pec Pub. This book was released on 2000 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a male Sexologist/Adult Sexuality Educator and a femal Relationship and Sexuality Therapist, this adult self-help book is for women who have never experienced orgasm, for women whose orgasms have been difficult to reach, for those women wishing for orgasms that are more frequent and intense. Based on over 45 years of combined clinical experience, the authors address issues of early messages about sex, body image, self-exploration, the role of fantasy, effective modes of communication, issues of menopause, the sexual concerns of women with disabilities, and much much more. The book contains an extensive Appendix of 'homework assignments', self-awareness exercises, and a comprehensive list of written, visual and online resources.
Download or read book The Compass of Pleasure written by David J. Linden and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-04-24 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author comes a "hugely entertaining" (NPR.org) look at vice and virtue through cutting-edge science As he did in his award-winning book The Accidental Mind, David J. Linden—highly regarded neuroscientist, professor, and writer—weaves empirical science with entertaining anecdotes to explain how the gamut of behaviors that give us a buzz actually operates. The Compass of Pleasure makes clear why drugs like nicotine and heroin are addictive while LSD is not, how fast food restaurants ensure that diners will eat more, why some people cannot resist the appeal of a new sexual encounter, and much more. Provocative and illuminating, this is a radically new and thorough look at the desires that define us.
Download or read book Women s Guide to Orgasm written by Robert W. Birch and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Happiness 101 a How To Guide in Positive Psychology for People Who Are Depressed Languishing or Flourishing the Facilitator s Manual written by Louise Lambert R. Pysch. and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-12-16 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Happiness 101: A how-to guide in positive psychology for people who are depressed, languishing, or flourishing, The Facilitator’s Manual provides research about the latest findings in positive psychology that are instrumental in helping individuals achieve a state of happiness. The manual offers up to nine group session plans with interventions for participants to complete. It can be used like a textbook as it amasses the latest research all in one place, saving you the time of finding the information and preparing it, allowing you to focus on clients instead. It comes with a complete list of references to find the original sources easily. Combined with Happiness 101: A how-to guide in positive psychology for people who are depressed, languishing, or flourishing, The Participant’s Manual, you are well on your way to running your own group on happiness! The participant ́s manual is also available on this website. Modules include: 1. Myths and Beliefs about Happiness 2. The benefits of happiness 3. Adaptation, genetics, and circumstances 4. Intervention principles: Effort, fit, variety, timing. 5. Positive emotions 6. Theory of Authentic Happiness (Seligman, 2002) 7. Flow 8. Physical activity and exercise 9. Positive interventions
Download or read book Sensual Pathways to Pleasure written by Robert Birch and published by . This book was released on 2010-03-12 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide for women who have not yet experienced their full sexual potential and are still hoping to reach reliable and satisfying orgasms.
Download or read book Pathways of Desire written by Héctor Carrillo and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Pathways of Desire, Héctor Carrillo brings us into the lives of Mexican gay men who have left their home country to pursue greater sexual autonomy and sexual freedom in the United States. The groundbreaking ethnographic study brings our attention to the full arc of these men’s migration experiences, from their upbringing in Mexican cities and towns, to their cross-border journeys, to their incorporation into urban gay communities in American cities, and their sexual and romantic relationships with American men. These men’s diverse and fascinating stories demonstrate the intertwining of sexual, economic, and familial motivations for migration. Further, Carrillo shows that sexual globalization must be regarded as a bidirectional, albeit uneven, process of exchange between countries in the global north and the global south. With this approach, Carrillo challenges the view that gay men from countries like Mexico would logically want to migrate to a “more sexually enlightened” country like the United States—a partial and limited understanding, given the dynamic character of sexuality in countries such as Mexico, which are becoming more accepting of sexual diversity. Pathways of Desire also provides a helpful analytical framework for the simultaneous consideration of structural and cultural factors in social scientific studies of sexuality. Carrillo explains the patterns of cross-cultural interaction that sexual migration generates and—at the most practical level—shows how the intricacies of cross-cultural sexual and romantic relations may affect the sexual health and HIV risk of transnational immigrant populations.
Download or read book Dopamine Nation written by Dr. Anna Lembke and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-01-03 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES and LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER “Brilliant . . . riveting, scary, cogent, and cleverly argued.”—Beth Macy, author of Dopesick, as heard on Fresh Air This book is about pleasure. It’s also about pain. Most important, it’s about how to find the delicate balance between the two, and why now more than ever finding balance is essential. We’re living in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, sexting, Facebooking, Instagramming, YouTubing, tweeting . . . The increased numbers, variety, and potency is staggering. The smartphone is the modern-day hypodermic needle, delivering digital dopamine 24/7 for a wired generation. As such we’ve all become vulnerable to compulsive overconsumption. In Dopamine Nation, Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain . . . and what to do about it. Condensing complex neuroscience into easy-to-understand metaphors, Lembke illustrates how finding contentment and connectedness means keeping dopamine in check. The lived experiences of her patients are the gripping fabric of her narrative. Their riveting stories of suffering and redemption give us all hope for managing our consumption and transforming our lives. In essence, Dopamine Nation shows that the secret to finding balance is combining the science of desire with the wisdom of recovery.
Download or read book Pathways written by Dorothea Orleen Grant and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2014-03-04 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pathways, Tales for Everyone is a collection of five short stories that can be motivational, inspirational, exciting, mysterious, entertaining, enlightening, and spiritual. These stories can be enjoyed by children and the child in people of all age. The names of the stories are Love and the Toad, Love Finds A Way, Duckys Transformation, A Divine Partnership, and The Three Tree Friends. Plus, a bonus feature in this book is a chapter on the awareness of the seven major energy centers, called Chakras. This book is entertaining, motivational, inspirational, and could positively transform your attitude.
Download or read book Thrilled to Death written by Archibald D. Hart and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2007-09-30 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating exploration of the profound loss of pleasure in our daily lives and the seven steps for restoring it. Pleasure. We know what it feels like and many of us spend our days trying to experience it. But can too much pleasure actually be bad for us? Yes, says Dr. Archibald Hart, clinical psychologist and expert in behavorial psychology. Backed by recent brain-imaging research, Dr. Hart shares that to some extent, our pursuit of extreme and overstimulating thrills hijacks our pleasure system and robs us of our ability to experience pleasure in simple things. We are literally being thrilled to death. In this insightful book, Dr. Hart explores the stark rise in a phenomenon known as anhedonia, an inability to experience pleasure or happiness. Previously linked only to serious emotional disorders, anhedonia is now seen as a contributing factor in depression (specifically nonsadness depression) and in the growing number of people who complain of profound boredom. This emotional numbness and loss of joy are results of the overuse of our brain's pleasure circuits. In Thrilled to Death, Dr. Hart explains the processes of the brain's pleasure center, the damaging trends of overindulgence and overstimulation, the signs and problems of anhedonia, and the seven important steps we must take to recover our wonderful joy in living.
Download or read book Positive Psychology written by Aleksandra Kostic and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY Bringing together today’s most prominent positive psychology researchers to discuss current themes and issues in the field Positive psychology is the scientific study of the strengths, rather than the weaknesses, in human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. For much of its history, psychology has focused on the negative, completely overlooking the positive attributes that allow individuals and communities to thrive. Positive Psychology is a collection of essays that together constitutes a much-needed theoretical rationale and critical assessment of the field. This book reassesses what we already know and provides directions for the future. Contributors are leading international authors, including Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Robert Sternberg, Vittorio Caprara, C. Daniel Batson, and Illona Boniwell, among others. These luminaries write in a way that is rigorous enough for academic use but accessible to professionals, policymakers, and lay audiences as well. The content of Positive Psychology include both theoretical applied contributions focusing on a range of areas including altruism, positive creativity, science of well-being, forgiveness, coaching for leadership, cyberpsychology, intelligence, responding to catastrophes like COVID-19, time perspective, physiological and epigenetic, youth civic engagement, ups and downs of love, flow and good life, global perspectives on positive psychology, self and collective efficacy, positive psychology interventions and positive orientation. The book is pitched to senior undergraduates, graduates, academics and researchers and provides insights and perspectives into neglected and unresolved questions. Brings together the latest viewpoints and research findings on positive psychology, from the leading thinkers in the field Offers both theoretical and applied insights, for a well-rounded reference on this new and fast growing field Contains contributions from well known authors like Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Robert Sternberg, and Vittorio Caprara Appeals to academic, professional, and lay audiences with an interest in acquiring a profound knowledge of positive psychology No other book currently on the market addresses such a breadth of issues in positive psychology. Positive Psychology represents a significant theoretical boost to this exciting field.
Download or read book Food and Addiction written by Ashley N. Gearhardt and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2024 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The food environment has changed dramatically and is now dominated by foods with unnaturally high levels of sugar, fat, and salt that are intensely rewarding. Scientific evidence has increased rapidly in the last few decades that these types of foods are capable of triggering addictive processes, which may be a key driver in the rising rates of obesity and diet-related disease around the globe. Food and Addiction: A Comprehensive Handbook, Second Edition provides a multidisciplinary review of the most cutting-edge science on the contribution of addictive processes to how we consume food. Top experts in the field of nutrition, addiction, psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, epidemiology, public health, marketing, and policy come together to provide a scoping view of this rapidly evolving scientific area that has important implications for the well-being and health of adults and children around the globe.
Download or read book Sexual Healing written by Carlo De Paoli and published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. This book was released on 1996 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work introduces readers to Eastern secrets of sexual ecstasy - secrets which hold keys to reaching new heights of erotic pleasure, and to enhancing relationships emotionally, spiritually and psychologically.
Download or read book The Buddhist Path to Simplicity Spiritual Practice in Everyday Life written by Christina Feldman and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moments of peace and stillness give us a glimpse of how extraordinary our lives can be, but it is easy to lose sight of this in the hectic pace of modern living. In this inspirational book, internationally renowned Buddhist teacher Christina Feldman shows you how to find harmony and balance by applying ancient Buddhist Wisdom to the here and now.
