Books by Calistoga Press

Ease Your Anxiety and Find Calm with the Ancient and Popular Practice of Mindfulness A modern practice with ancient roots, mindfulness is widely recognized for its calming, healing, and restorative effects. Mindfulness and meditation can help you relieve stress, regulate your emotions, achieve focus and clarity, strengthen your communication skills, and cultivate an appreciation for what is most important to you. Based on centuries of experience and new techniques in the field of psychology, Mindfulness Made Simple shows how to bring mindfulness and meditation into your daily life. Mindfulness Made Simple offers inspiring and practical guidance, with: Foreword by noted psychologist Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D. Brief history of mindfulness and its growing impact in the present day Step-by-step introduction to your first meditation 5 further meditations and 8 advanced meditations to deepen your practice Simple exercises and journal prompts to support your mindfulness journey Inspirational quotes and tips to help you stay focused and motivated With Mindfulness Made Simple, the full benefits of a soothing and healthy mindfulness practice are only a few simple exercises away.

Answer all your pressing divorce questions with The Divorce Recovery Roadmap. Facing a divorce can be overwhelming, as you confront complex questions about everything from finances to child custody to your emotional well-being. The Divorce Recovery Roadmap walks you through every step of the divorce process with straightforward tips, techniques, and checklists. It outlines your legal, parental, and financial rights, and details common scenarios that may arise in the legal proceedings so that you can make informed and thoughtful decisions. Most important, The Divorce Recovery Roadmap helps you through the complex emotional work of divorce, with tips on handling stress, and techniques for protecting and communicating with your children. The Divorce Recovery Roadmap will be your practical guide to the divorce process, with: An easy-to-follow guide to the initial divorce steps, including how to understand divorce laws and your legal rights Information on protecting your finances, such as how to divide your property fairly, protect your credit, and uncover hidden assets A helpful quiz to find out whether you should get an attorney, from the editors of The Divorce Recovery Roadmap Essential information for understanding custody, child support, and how to give your child emotional security Practical techniques for reducing stress, understanding the emotional stages of divorce, and dealing with mutual relationships With The Divorce Recovery Roadmap: The Practical Guide for Your First Steps Toward Divorce Recovery, you'll have the invaluable tools you need to make the best financial, practical, and emotional choices throughout your divorce.

Boost your brainpower with Memory Tips & Tricks. Like any other muscle in your body, your brain requires exercise to stay in shape and perform at its peak. Unfortunately, factors such as age, stress, and poor diet can contribute to permanent memory loss. Memory Tips & Tricks will explain the way memory works, and show you how to effectively combat memory loss. With simple techniques, you will be able to increase the capacity of your short-term memory, move new information into your long-term memory, and improve your ability to access stored memories throughout your life. A practical guide to memory improvement, Memory Tips & Tricks will teach you how to enhance the power of your brain, with: Memory tools, tips, and techniques developed by leading experts, from an ancient Roman poet to modern psychiatrists A brief overview of memory, including the most recognized and trusted memory tests used by psychologists and neurologists 7 proven exercises for improving memory Effective methods used by the top memory champions to win world championships 20 foods and vitamins to boost your memory and improve cognition A guide to understanding memory, Memory Tips & Tricks offers effective and powerful tips and techniques for enhancing your memory and keeping your brain fit.

A diagnosis of Alzheimer''s disease can be frightening and overwhelming-and not just for the patient. Becoming the primary caregiver for a newly diagnosed loved one can be one of the most challenging-and one of the most rewarding-experiences possible. In Understand Alzheimer''s: A First-Time Caregiver''s Plan to Understand & Prepare for Alzheimer''s & Dementia, you''ll find a wealth of practical and useful information to help you and your loved one deal with a diagnosis of Alzheimer''s disease. Understand Alzheimer''s is a guide to providing compassionate care for a spouse, parent, sibling, or friend, from the early stages of Alzheimer''s disease until the end of life. Understand Alzheimer''s is a comprehensive and thoughtful guide to caring for a loved one with Alzheimer''s, with: An in-depth explanation of the seven stages of Alzheimer''s disease and what the diagnosis means Checklists for how to prepare your loved one''s surroundings for safety and ease of activities Compassionate advice for managing your stress and finding the balance to keep you from feeling depressed, lonely, and isolated A list of resources with information for supporting those with Alzheimer''s disease, and organizations that can help build a caregiving network A guide to Alzheimer''s treatment options and a checklist for dealing with medical professionals Helpful suggestions for managing the changes in your loved one''s behavior Living with Alzheimer''s disease presents daily challenges for both the caregiver and patient. Understand Alzheimer''s is a practical guide that helps you and your loved one cope with Alzheimer''s while maintaining the best quality of life possible for both of you.

The Anxiety Handbook The 7-Step Plan to Understand, Manage and Overcome Anxiety Anxiety is one of the number one mental health conditions affecting American adults, and one that many people suffer through alone. Anxiety, stress, and overwhelming negative emotions can get in the way of a fulfilling and rewarding life. But this shouldn't have to be the case. The Anxiety Handbook is your guide to confronting and working through your anxiety, and experiencing calm you never thought possible. Whether you've been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, or you're simply having trouble managing anxious feelings, you can start controlling your anxiety and feeling better soon. The Anxiety Handbook will help you achieve immediate relief from anxiety, and create a straightforward pathway for long-term change. The Anxiety Handbook is your first step toward overcoming anxiety with: 7 basic steps to help you understand, manage, and overcome your anxiety An overview of the symptoms and causes of anxiety Real-life strategies for coping with daily anxiety-inducing triggers Easy-to-follow tips on learning to manage your thoughts and behavior in the situations that cause the most stress Long-term lifestyle changes to keep your anxiety away for good Anxiety is a treatable condition, and The Anxiety Handbook is your complete guide to taking positive steps toward permanent relief.