Faith G. Harper Books

Breathwork is presented as a powerful tool for calming the nervous system and enhancing overall well-being. Dr. Faith shares effective breathing exercises from her therapy practice, specifically tailored for those dealing with trauma, while also noting when to avoid these practices. The zine features seven exercises, including six from her previous work, plus an engaging bubble-blowing exercise. This resource emphasizes the accessibility and benefits of breathwork, encouraging readers to integrate it into their daily lives for improved mental and physical health.

Boundaries are the ways we communicate our needs. They are what allow us to feel safe among strangers, in everyday interactions, and in our closest relationships. When we have healthy boundaries, we have a strong foundation in an uncertain world. And when someone crosses your boundaries, or you cross someone else's, the results range from unsettling to catastrophic. In this book, bestselling author Dr. Faith Harper offers a full understanding of issues of boundaries and consent, how we can communicate and listen more effectively, and how to survive and move on from situations where our boundaries are violated. Along the way, you'll learn when and how to effectively say "no" (and "yes"), troubleshoot conflict, recognize abuse, and respect your own and others' boundaries like a pro. You'll be amazed at how much these skills improve your relationships with friends, strangers, coworkers, and loved ones.

If you've ever been so pissed off that you did things that you regretted, or ruined your own day and some other people's too... or if you feel angry every. single. day. and it's affecting your health and sleep and love of life... or if you've got very good reasons to be mad as hell, and you aren't going to take it anymore... Dr. Faith will explain what the hell is going on in your brain, how to retrain yourself to deal with enraging situations, and how to let things go and move towards forgiveness in this updated, expanded version of her popular zine.

Anxiety is a survival skill gone haywire. It happens when our brain is working so hard to protect us that it forgets to notice that the danger has passed. It feels like choking, stifling, smothering, tingling, panicking--our brains cut out and we start to make bad decisions--all normal anxiety reactions. Dr. Faith G. Harper, author of the bestselling Unfuck Your Brain and This is Your Brain on Depression packs a ton of knowledge and help into this practical manual. She helps us understand the history and science of anxiety, realize when it's become a serious problem, know the difference between anxiety and other conditions, and cope with it in the moment as well as addressing it long term. This book is a lifesaver for panic attacks, breaking out of flight-fight-freeze responses, similar and co-occurring conditions, and for chronic anxiety. Straightforward, funny, kind, and judgment free, it includes a wide range of tips, exercises, and medical interventions. It's also good for people who aren't burdened by daily anxiety but want to cope better with the tough life situations we all face. Read this book and breathe!

Focusing on the challenges faced by autistic individuals in romantic and social contexts, this book provides practical advice on forming and maintaining relationships. Authors Dr. Faith G. Harper and Joe Biel address common concerns such as defining relationship goals, understanding boundaries, and enhancing communication skills. With insights tailored for autistic readers, it offers guidance for those new to dating, those seeking deeper friendships, and those looking to strengthen existing partnerships, making it a valuable resource for navigating the complexities of relationships.

Our brains are doing their best, but sometimes they act like real assholes and it can take a lot of work to calm them down. If you're dealing with unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, or addiction, or just feel like your reactions to everyday events aren't what you want them to be, there are tons of tools to help with that. This workbook is packed with exercises for getting extra space between your thinking mind and your instinctive reactions so that you can be more likely to respond appropriately to the non-emergencies of daily life. Drawing from many different disciplines, including CBT, DBT, ACT, PTM, and somatic therapies, Dr. Faith Harper brings her signature practicality, humor, and warmth to the project of getting better so you can make friends with your brain and live the life you want.This workbook can stand alone, or be used to accompany the Wall Street Journal bestselling Unfuck Your Brain. Regular people with messy brains can use this book straight off the shelf; additionally, each section includes guidance for clinical professionals, with the worksheets formatted to be easily used in your practice.

Our brains do their best to help us out, but every so often they can be real assholes - having melt downs, getting addicted to things, or shutting down completely at the worst possible moments. Your brain knows it's not good to do these things, but it can't help it sometimes - especially if it's obsessing about trauma it can't overcome. That's where this life-changing book comes in. With humour, patience, science, and lots of good-ole swearing, Dr. Faith explains what's going on in your skull, and talks you through the process of retraining your brain.

Focusing on the art and science of oral pleasure, this expert guide offers techniques for enhancing intimacy and communication about desires and boundaries. It explores the science behind the enjoyment of oral sex while addressing societal and cultural barriers to pleasure. Additionally, it covers essential health, safety, and hygiene information. Dr. Faith G. Harper, a renowned sexologist, infuses her humor and compassion into the content, aiming to help readers achieve a more fulfilling sex life.

Lass dein Gehirn für dich arbeiten statt gegen dich Der Weltbestseller mit 4,5 Millionen verkauften Exemplaren Dein Gehirn gibt sein Bestes, um zu funktionieren, kann aber auch ein richtiges Arschloch sein. Es rastet mitten im Supermarkt plötzlich aus, provoziert Streit mit deinem Date, macht dich süchtig nach etwas oder schaltet im ungünstigsten Moment einfach ab. Dein Gehirn hat seinen eigenen Kopf und manchmal kann es einfach nicht anders – vor allem, wenn es von alten Traumata besessen ist, über die es nicht hinwegkommen kann. Und genau da kommt dieses lebensverändernde Buch ins Spiel. In unmissverständlichem Klartext erklärt Faith Harper, was wissenschaftlich gesehen in deinem Schädel vor sich geht, wenn da oben etwas durcheinandergeraten ist. Sie zeigt dir wirkungsvolle Techniken, um den ganzen Mist aus deiner Vergangenheit zu verarbeiten und dein Gehirn neu zu programmieren, damit es angemessen auf die Nicht-Notfälle des Alltags reagieren kann. Dieses Buch beseitigt den Brainfuck und hilft dir dabei, dein Leben und dein Gehirn in den Griff zu bekommen.