"On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss" by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler is a seminal work that explores the complex and multifaceted experience of grief. Drawing on their extensive experience working with terminally ill patients and their families, Kübler-Ross and Kessler outline a framework for understanding the emotional journey of grief through the lens of five stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
"The Straightforward Guide to Adult Safeguarding" by Deborah Barnett is a comprehensive resource designed to provide clear and practical guidance for professionals working in the field of adult safeguarding. Barnett offers an accessible overview of the key concepts, principles, and practices involved in safeguarding vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect.
In Permission to Feel, Marc Brackett, a leading expert in the field of emotional intelligence, argues for the importance of emotional awareness and regulation in creating a healthier, more successful society. Through his personal journey and extensive research, Brackett demonstrates how emotions are often misunderstood, dismissed, or repressed, and how this leads to detrimental effects on mental health, relationships, and productivity. He makes a compelling case for why giving ourselves "permission to feel" and teaching others to do the same is essential for individual well-being and societal progress.
Karla McLaren’s The Language of Emotions: What Your Feelings Are Trying to Tell You is a transformative guide to understanding, processing, and harnessing emotions for personal growth and well-being. Unlike traditional approaches that categorise emotions as “positive” or “negative,” McLaren argues that all emotions serve a vital purpose and can be valuable messengers when properly understood. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and energy healing, she provides a framework for engaging with emotions in a healthy and productive way.
"The Adult Safeguarding Practice Handbook" by Kate Spreadbury serves as a comprehensive guide for professionals working in the field of adult safeguarding. The book provides practical advice, tools, and resources to support effective safeguarding practices and protect vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect.
"The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook" is a self-help book written by Martha Davis, Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman, and Matthew McKay. The book is designed to help readers manage stress and anxiety through a variety of techniques and exercises.