Gillian Butler Book order (chronological)

Psychology is part of everyone's experience: it influences the way we think about everything from education and intelligence, to relationships and emotions, advertising and criminality. People readily behave as amateur psychologists, offering explanations for what people think, feel, and do. But what exactly are psychologists trying to do? This Very Short Introduction explores some of psychology's leading ideas and their practical relevance. In this newedition, Gillian Butler and Freda McManus explore a variety of new topics and ways of studying the brain.Exploring some of the most important advances and developments in psychology - from evolutionarypsychology and issues surrounding adolescence and aggression to cognitive psychology - this is a stimulating introduction for anyone interested in understanding the human mind.

Overcoming Social Anxiety and Shyness is a self-help manual for this common problem, which explains why it happens and sets out practical methods of resolving it. Everyone sometimes feels foolish, embarrassed, judged or criticised, but this becomes a problem when it undermines their confidence and prevents them doing what they want to do. This easy-to-use guide, full of real-life examples, is for those who suffer from all degrees of social anxiety and shyness, for their families and friends, and for the professionals who help them: psychologists, doctors and others. - Explains the many forms and causes of social anxiety - Contains a complete self-help program and work sheets - Is based on clinically proven techniques of cognitive theray

Integrating techniques of management with those of psychology, mixing feeling with action and work with play, this book is both an invitation to enjoy life to its fullest and a guide for achieving such enjoyment. Butler and Hope present practical ways of improving relationships, mood, health, and work, while at the same time showing ways to build self-confidence, overcome anxiety and depression, and more. 9 illustrations.