Arthur Freeman Book order (chronological)

Exploring the depths of mental health struggles, the memoir delves into the author's personal encounters with psychiatric institutions and the fear they evoke. Arthur candidly recounts his experiences with inner turmoil and psychosis while also embarking on a global journey to Brazil, Japan, and Peru. His quest for alternative healing methods offers diverse perspectives on mental health, providing insight into the complexities of the human psyche and the search for stability amidst chaos.

Focusing on overcoming crippling regrets, this practical program empowers individuals to regain control of their lives. It analyzes case studies and offers exercises designed to help recognize and alter negative thought patterns. The book serves as a comprehensive guide to identifying self-defeating beliefs that cause unnecessary distress, providing actionable strategies for change endorsed by experts in the field of therapy.

This clinically oriented casebook and text presents empirically supported interventions for a wide range of child and adolescent problems. Leading cognitive-behavioral therapists demonstrate assessment and treatment approaches that have been carefully adapted--or specially designed--to meet the needs of young patients. Following a consistent format, each chapter reviews the relevant literature and presents an extended case example bringing to life what an experienced therapist might do, why, and how to do it.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) frequently creates turmoil, dysfunction, and impairment in the lives of diagnosed people, as well as among their families, friends, and colleagues. The disorder and lack of control that characterize BPD are, however, organized around consistent habits. The Taking Control Program presented by Fusco and Freeman targets these patterns, helping people understand, address, and, eventually, alter them for the better. Borderline Personality Disorder: A Patient’s Guide to Taking Control is your means to begin to take command of your life by following the therapeutic course described in these pages. Chapter by chapter, you will explore the nine basic patterns that typify BPD. Once you understand each of these patters, you will then assess the degree to which you exhibit any number of those patterns and learn various strategies that you can adopt to address those habits. The Patient’s Guide provides a step-by-step cognitive program rich in worksheets and exercises to facilitate your personal process of self-examination and problem solving. Fusco and Freeman offer those diagnosed with BPD, as well as their therapists, invaluable guidance in negotiating the pitfalls of BPD as you move ahead toward the prospect of retaking control over your life.

Have you ever thought: "I'd better not try, I could be embarrassed"? Does it bother you to see someone you know get ahead -- of you? Have you ever thought: "Its my responsibility to make sure my loved ones are happy"? Is your motto "Anything worth doing must be done absolutely right"? Do you tend to qualify your responses? That is, do you find yourself saying: "Yes, its good, but..."? Have you ever concluded: "Everybody thinks I messed up"? Have you ever thought: "I just can't lose. Let's face it, when you've got it, you've got it"? You, just like everybody else in the world, may be prone to one or many of the ten dumbest mistakes smart people make. Now, Dr. Arthur Freeman and Rose DeWolf offer clear, practical advice and concrete techniques to help you combat selfdefeating thinking and gain greater control of your life, work, and personal relationships. Arm yourself with this one right away.