Arcadia Public Library

Five leading psychologists (Barbara Fredrickson, Roy Baumeister, Lisa Feldman Barrett, Carol Dweck, Philip Zimbardo) present aspects of the life and work of a professional social psychologist, and discuss some current issues in the field of social psychology.

How could someone sexually abuse a child? In this sensitive program hosted by psychologist Peter Quarry experts and victims discuss: Molestation and incest The facts and myths Protective behaviours The impact on the victims Treatment effectiveness

Viennese psychiatrist tells his grim experiences in a German concentration camp which led him to logotherapy, an existential method of psychiatry. "Man's Search for Meaning has riveted generations of readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival. Between 1942 and 1945 psychiatrist Vikor Frankl labored in four different camps, including Auschwitz, while his parents, brother, and pregnant wife perished....

Jesse O'Brien has overcome a lot: the challenges of attention deficit disorder, the near bankruptcy of her beloved inn at Eagle Point, and her self-perception as a failure among overachievers. Finally ready to share the future with a man, her friends persuade her to try a dating service, but she gets no takers. However, her childhood friend, psychologist Will Lincoln, has already chosen the perfect man for Jess: himself. Even with the entire town's...

"What does it mean to be strong? Pop culture heroines are strong not just because they fight villiains, but because they deal with the same issues we face in real life--addictions, fears, traumas, and other struggles. And with the help of these characters, fans can find inspiration to overcomr their own problems and be brave. In this book, Andrea Towers outlines some of the primary traits heroic women can rely upon, like resilience, self-acceptance,...

Victoria Bryant is starting over. After a rage-inducing scandal and the realization that her dreamy fiancé is faker than a faux Fendi purse, she moves her psychology practice and 10-year-old daughter, Rachel, to Mayfair Close, an idyllic Westchester, NY, suburb known for its manicured lawns and excellent schools. Now she has to try and fit in with the PTA moms.

In this audio-only summary of psychologist Audrey Tang's book, learn how leaders at any level can benefit from mindfulness and explore practical ways to implement it daily. Most people know just a little about mindfulness, yet business leaders recognize its career impact and workplace benefits. Mindfulness can help you be more conscious of your prejudices, goals, and values. It can also strengthen your leadership skills. In her book The Leader’s...

"In 1920, when she graduated from Vassar College with her degree in psychology, Rosalie Rayner took a coveted position at the Johns Hopkins research lab to assist the charismatic John B. Watson, the man who pioneered behaviorist psychology. Together, John Watson and Rosalie Rayner conducted experiments on hundreds of babies to prove behaviorist principles of nurture over nature. They also embarked on a scandalous affair that cost them both their jobs....

Twelve 30-minute lectures by Oxford University Professor Daniel N. Robinson on consciousness from the perspective of the philosopher, the psychologist, the scientist, and the doctor.

"A child psychologist describes the habits and attitudes of happy, well-adjusted children and shows parents how they can encourage these traits in their own children"--