Useful reading materials
Book recommendations
Communication skills
McKay, M., Davies, M., Fanning, P. (2004). Messages. The Communication Skills Book. New Harbinger Publications
Bolton, R. (2006). People Skills: How to Assert Yourself, Listen to Others and Resolve Conflicts.Simon & Schuster, New York, 1986
Berne, E. (2018). Games People Play
Stone, D., Patton, B., Heen, S. (2006). Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most
Lewicki, R., Saunders, D., Barry, B. (2019). Essentials of negotiations
Winch, G (2011). The Squeaky Wheel: Complaining the Right Way to Get Results, Improve Your Relationships, and Enhance Self-Esteem
Fuller, M. (2012). Working with Bitches: Identify the 8 Types of Office Mean Girls and Rise Above Workplace Nastiness
Gordon, T & Burch, N. (1975) T.E.T., Teacher Effectiveness Training. Crown publishing
Marshall, N. (2014). The Teacher's Introduction to Attachment: Practical Essentials for Teachers, Carers and School Support Staff
Hirsch, J. (2017). The Feedback Fix. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Furman, B. (2016) Kids'Skills in Action: A Solution-focused method for coaching children to overcome difficulties. Published by: Helsinki Brief Therapy Institute
Cialdini, R (2006). Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. Harper Collins Publishers
Anderson, C. (2016). TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking. Mariner Books
Kushner, M. (1999). Public Speaking for Dummies. Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Demarais, A. (2005). First Impressions: What You Don't Know About How Others See You. Published by: Bantam Books
Self-Esteem
Fennel, M. (2009). Overcoming Low Self-Esteem: A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques. Basic Books Publications
T枚rnblom, M. (2008). Self-esteem Now!: Your Personal Coach Shows You how. Pblisher: MT, Personlig utveckling
Cuddy, A (2015). Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges. Published by: Little, Brown & Company
Neff, K. (2015). Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself. Published by: William Morrow Paperbacks
Williams, M., Penman, D. (2011). Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World. Published by: Piatkus Books
Yeung, R. (2008). Confidence: The Art of Getting Whatever You Want. Published by: Pearson Canada
Hibberd, J & Usmar, J. (2015). This Book Will Make You Confident. Published by: Quercus
Gray, C. (2020). The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary. Published by: Aster
Relationships
Crowe, M. (2005). Overcoming Relationship Problems. A self-help guide using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques. 鈥 Robinson Publishing
McGraw, P. (2001). Relationship Rescue: A Seven-Step Strategy for Reconnecting with Your Partner. Published by: Hachette Books
Fisher, H. (2005). Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love. Published by: Holt Paperbacks
Kennerley, H. (2000). Overcoming Childhood Trauma: A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques. Published by: ReadHowYouWant
Gibson, L. (2015). Adult Children Of emotionally Immature Parents. New Harbinger Publications
Stahl, S. (2021). The Child In You: The Breakthrough Method for Bringing Out Your Authentic Self. Penguin Life Publications
Kirby Lassen, M. (2000).Why Are We Still Fighting?: How to End Your Schema Wars and Start Connecting with the People You Love. New Harbinger Pubns Inc
Huges, D. (2013). 8 Keys to Building Your Best Relationships. Published by: W. W. Norton & Company
Perel, E. (2017).The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity. HarperCollinsPublishers
Bancroft, L. (2003).Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men. Published by: Berkley Books
Davies, W. (2009).Overcoming Anger and Irritability, 1st Edition: A Self-help Guide using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques. Robinson Publishers
Engel, B. (2015). The Emotionally Abusive Relationship: How to Stop Being Abused and How to Stop Abusing. Brilliance Audio Publications
Mellody, P., Wells Miller, A., Miller, J.K. (2003). Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes from, How It Sabotages Our Lives. Harper & Row Publishers
Fischer, B., Alberti, R. (2016). Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends. Impact Publications
Markaman, H.J, Stanley, S.M, Blumberg, S.L. (2010). Fighting for Your Marriage: A Deluxe Revised Edition of the Classic Best-seller for Enhancing Marriage and Preventing Divorce. Jossey-Bass Publications.
Personality and Motivation
Kahneman, D. (2011). Thinking, Fast and Slow. Macmillan Publishers
Coombes, F. (2011). Successful Self-Motivation. Published by: Hodder Education
Maslow, A.H. (1987). Motivation and Personality, 3rd Edition. 鈥 Longman Publisher Group
Borg, J. (2010). Mind Power: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life. Financial Times Press
David, S. (2016). Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life. Avery Publishing
Levitin, D.J. (2015).The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload. Dutton Publishing
Stress, anxiety and depression
Bourne, E. J. (2020).The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook. New Harbinger Publications
Butler, G. (2008).Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness: A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques. Published by: Basic Books
Tubridy, 脕. (2008). When Panic Attacks. Gill & MacMillan, Limited
Ellis, A. (2000). How to control your anxiety before it controls you. New York: Citadel.
Ellis, A. (1999). How to Make Yourself Happy and Remarkably Less Disturbable. Impact Publishers
Davis, M., Eshelman, E. R., & McKay, M. (2000). The relaxation & stress reduction workbook (5 ed.): New Harbinger Publications
Selhub, E. (2020). The Stress Management Handbook: A Practical Guide to Staying Calm, Keeping Cool, and Avoiding Blow-Ups. Paperback
Cole, F., Macdonald, H. jt (2005).Overcoming Chronic Pain: A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques. Robinson Publishing
Greenberg, D., Padesky, C. A. (2015). Mind Over Mood, Second Edition: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think. The Guilford Press
William, S. (2019). Reducing Compassion Fatigue, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Burnout. Routledge
Walker, M. (2017). Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams. Scribner
Hibberd, J., Usmar, J. (2015). This Book Will Make You Calm. Published by: Quercus
Petitcollin, C. (2019). I Think Too Much. Published by: Tredaniel
Kross, E. (2021). Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It. Published by: Crown
O`Sullivan, S. (2016). It's All in Your Head: True Stories of Imaginary Illness. Published by: Vintage Books
Polizzi, N., Shojai, P. (2020). Exhausted: How to Revitalize, Restore, and Renew Your Energy. Published by: Hay House Inc
Van der Kolk, B. (2015).The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. Penguin Publishing Group
Mate, G. (2004). When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress. Published by: Vintage Canada
Mood disorders
Gilbert, P. (2009). Overcoming Depression: A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques. Basic Books
Curtiss, A. (2006). Brainswitch Out of Depression: Break The Cycle of Despair. Oldcastle Publishing
Pipich, M.G. (2018). Owning Bipolar: How Patients and Families Can Take Control of Bipolar Disorder. New York NY: Citadel Press
Addictive disorders
Spada, M. (2008). Overcoming Problem Drinking. Robinson Publishing
Dean, R. (2019). Mindful Drinking How Cutting Down Can Change Your Life. Orion Publishing Co
Trauma, grief, pain of loss
Rothschild, B. (2009). 8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery: Take-Charge Strategies to Empower Your Healing. Published by: W. W. Norton & Company
Dyregrov, A. (2008). Grief in Children: A Handbook for Adults Second Edition. Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Gilbert,I., William, O., Gilbert, P. (2012). The Little Book of Bereavement for Schools. Crown House Publishing
K眉bler-Ross, E., Kessler, D. (2007). On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss. Published by: Scribner
Sandberg, S., Grant, A. (2017). Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy. Published by: Knopf
Van der Kolk, B. (2015).The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. Penguin Publishing Group
Winfrey, O., Perry, B.D. (2021). What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing. Flatiron Books: An Oprah Book
Useful reading for expanding the general knowledge
Butler, G., McManus, F. (2000).Psychology: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press
Gleitman, H., Gross, J., Reisberg, D. (2014). Psychology, 8th Edition. W. W. Norton & Company
Boniwell, I. (2012). Positive Psychology In A Nutshell: The Science Of Happiness. Open University Press
McMillan, K., Weyers, J. (2011). How to Write Dissertations & Project Reports (Smarter Study Skills). Published by: Prentice Hall
Dingman, M. (2020).Your Brain, Explained: What Neuroscience Reveals About Your Brain and its Quirks. Published by: Nicholas Brealey
Nordengen, K. (2018). Your Superstar Brain: Unlocking the Secrets of the Human. Published by: Piatkus
Perry, B.D. (2017).The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog. Published by: Basick Books
Boaler, J. (2019). Limitless Mind: Learn, Lead, and Live Without Barriers. Published by: HarperOne
Todd, S. (2013).The Little Book of the Autism Spectrum (The Little Book Series). Published by: Independent Thinking Press
Hallowell, E.M, Ratey, J.J. (2022). ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction--from Childhood through Adulthood. Random House Publishing Group
Oyebode, F. (2018). Sims' Symptoms in the Mind: Textbook of Descriptive. Psychopathology (6th ed). Published by: Elsevier
Lewis, R. (2005).When Cultures Collide, 3rd Edition: Leading Across Cultures 3rd Edition. Nicholas Brealey Publishing
Articles by the students of LIFE project 鈥淔uture Experts Meet Current Experts鈥
The ELU project "FEMCE" aim is to have an open discussion between students and experts from different study fields at Tallinn University.
- - An interview with Milan Pol