Bøker av Barbara Gorißen

Are you among the many, many people who struggle to say "No"? Do you often say "Yes" even when you mean "No" - just to maintain harmony and avoid conflict at all costs?If so, you're likely familiar with the steep price of this behavior: steadily sinking self-esteem, increasing overload from imposed extra tasks, and an ever more desperate situation.And rather than improving relationships with loved ones, this constant "Yes"-saying actually makes them worse. In trying to please everyone, not only do you neglect yourself, but you also lose something crucial: respect! Every "Yes" that should have been a "No" paves a path that - in the worst-case scenario - can even lead to burnout and depression. While psychotherapy can help find a way out and, among other things, teach how to say "No" when you mean it, it doesn't have to reach that point! Because a clear, kind, diplomatic "No" is really not rocket science. This book, in 22 chapters as informative as they are entertaining, outlines a wealth of psychotherapeutic principles, tools, and exercises that will gradually pave the way to a healthy "No." It shows how, by strengthening your own boundaries, you can not only protect your self-esteem and reduce your burden but also build more authentic and respectful relationships.

Are you wondering whether you or a loved one might have ADHD? The more than 300 symptom examples in this concise guide stem from numerous conversations with individuals undergoing ADHD diagnostics, sharing their symptoms and their manifestations in everyday life. This book is easy to understand and follows the medical criteria catalogs used in official ADHD diagnostics. The three main sections-"Attention Deficit," "Hyperactivity," and "Impulsivity"-not only help you assess whether your symptoms could indicate ADHD but also offer a preliminary hint at the possible type you might have. The individual chapters bring the points of common diagnostic criteria to life. Thus, by the end of each chapter, through the many symptom examples, you can decide whether a particular criterion might apply to you. Additionally, vivid reports of how adults with ADHD would describe their daily life since childhood provide deep insights into the typical challenges faced by those with ADHD in everyday situations. While the guide is of interest to professionals involved in diagnosing ADHD, it is primarily written for adults questioning whether they might have ADHD. Those suspecting ADHD in their child will also find initial guidance, as the book describes, from the perspective of adults, which symptoms were present since childhood. Of course, a book cannot and should not replace official diagnostics! However, it can serve as an initial orientation tool regarding the question of whether it could indeed be ADHD. It is also well-suited for preparing for official ADHD diagnostics, allowing you to thoroughly familiarize yourself with the typical criteria areas that will be inquired about during diagnostics.