Books in the Living Well series

'With real life examples to guide the reader and proven cognitive behavioural techniques, this will help people to overcome the distress associated with tinnitus and live a meaningful life'Dr Rory Allott, Greater Manchester NHS Foundation TrustWorldwide, about one billion people experience tinnitus at some point in their life. It is a life-changing experience for many of them. Learning effective management strategies in a timely fashion is the key to dealing with this difficult condition.This book combines cutting-edge knowledge of auditory science and theoretical frameworks in modern psychology with insight and real-life, human examples from clinical practice. Packed with metaphors and practical tips, the authors aid understanding of complex concepts by introducing an accessible and entertaining cast of characters from history and fiction, from Beauty and the Beast to Moby Dick, from Dante to Muhammad Ali, and from Sigmund Freud to Rumi.By following the advice in this book, you will: Gain a realistic picture of what the recovery from tinnitus-related distress looks like Learn how to go beyond the difficulties and annoyance caused by tinnitus and pay attention to the meanings behind those experiences Develop skills that are proven to help on your journey.Everything that you need to know about living well with tinnitus is presented in ten steps!Living Well self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical.Series Editors: Professor Kate Harvey and Emeritus Professor Peter Cooper

A practical, self-help guide for living well with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM2) In the last 40 years, we have seen an astounding rise in the prevalence of DM2 in most countries. There are thought to be close to half a billion people affected worldwide. Traditionally thought of as a disease of mid-life and old age, both DM2 and the metabolic markers of future disease are now increasingly being seen in young people, children and even infants. The burden of this disease is huge at all levels - for healthcare spend and for added risk of other medical problems. Other than its physical impacts, more than a third of people with DM2 are said to experience psychological problems related specifically to the condition. We are now at a crossroads in understanding the science behind DM2 with a more focused approach emerging. Research and practice are challenging the traditional way in which we approach and manage DM2 - as well as better understanding how to prevent it altogether.By following the advice in this book, you will:· Better understand, and be empowered to control, your metabolic health· Learn how to prevent, improve and manage DM2JOHN GEDNEY is a former GP with a special interest in mental health, rheumatic diseases and diabetes. Now retired from clinical work he has an ongoing interest in the challenges posed by people being overweight and the pandemic of Type 2 diabetes, particularly in the context of the food environment and the evolving science of Metabolic Syndrome. PAMELA MYLES-HOOTON is an accredited cognitive behavioural therapist, trainer and supervisor. She co-wrote The CBT Handbook, which has been used by many people to overcome problems with anxiety, depression and anger. She is a Fellow of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.Living Well self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Series Editors: Professor Kate Harvey and Emeritus Professor Peter Cooper

With emphasis on its spiritual and religious dimensions, Apprenticed to Hope: A Sourcebook for Difficult Times, is a compelling compilation of thirty-two essays exploring the nature of hope. Julie Neraas draws from a wide range of sources, offering many different ways to think about hope. She considers hope's relationship with faith, the human imagination, and community; distinguishes authentic hope from optimism and false hope, and draws upon her own experience with chronic illness, as well as what she has learned from places where hope is tested.

* Practical, step-by-step help for building life-changing relationships * Selections from Jane Austen novels bring clarity, humor

The first title in a new Living Well series provides support and practical help for the ill and those who are their caregivers.