Psychology Archives - Watkins Publishing

Excerpt: A Guide to Eco-Anxiety by Anouchka Grose

Posted on June 1, 2020
by Ailsa Stuart

This June, Watkins are proud to be publishing A Guide to Eco-Anxiety by Anouchka Grose, a timely look at how you can help the planet and protect your own mental health around the often overwhelming topic of climate change. Read on for Anouchka's introduction to the book.

Excerpt: Positively Wealthy by Emma Mumford

Posted on May 28, 2020
by Ailsa Stuart

Positively Wealthy by Emma Mumford will be released as an ebook on the 9th June, and today we're excited to share a look inside! Read on to hear from Emma about what inspired the book...

Excerpt: 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying

Posted on May 18, 2020
by Ailsa Stuart

7 Lessons for Living from the Dying by hospice doctor Karen Wyatt is available now, bringing together lessons Dr Wyatt has learnt from her patients over years of care. Read on for an excerpt from the book.

Are You A Highly Sensitive Person?

Posted on May 1, 2020
by Ailsa Stuart

Are you often told to stop taking things to heart or to toughen up? Do you over analyze things and get 'stuck in your own head'? Or become easily overwhelmed by environmental stimuli and frequently need to withdraw? If the answer is yes, you are probably a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP).

Something’s Brewing with Synchronicity…

Posted on October 14, 2019
by Leah Russell

This author guest post comes from Chris Mackey, a clinical psychologist with more than 35 years of experience in public psychiatry and private practices. Chris' interest in synchronicity - meaningful coincidence that connects our inner and outer worlds - is explored in his latest book…

Ancient Mysteries of Water

Posted on August 3, 2017
by Watkins

There is no more important substance on earth than water: it is the source of life, one of the four classic elements and makes up over 70% of our bodies and our planet. Dr. Paolo Consigli's book The Hidden Secret of Water allows us to…

Being Hardy: Battling Demons and Building Resilience

Posted on September 28, 2016
by Watkins

There’s an old saying, ‘Sticks and stones will break my bones but names can never hurt me.’ Anyone who has been on the receiving end of a verbal assault will know that this is not true. They may not break bones but words exert a…

Needs, Perspectives and Defences

Posted on September 20, 2016
by Watkins

A key part of unlocking confidence is about getting a better insight into what makes you tick, that is what pushes you forward and what holds you back. To learn more, see Dr. Gary Wood's book Unlock Your Confidence. Self-Actualization Statements These statements represent key attitudes…

Unlock Your Confidence With The Help of Dr Gary Wood

Posted on August 26, 2016
by Watkins

This relaxation exercise is straight out of Dr Gary Wood's book Unlock Your Confidence: Find The Keys To Lasting Change Through The Confidence Karma Method. Two-Minute Stress-Buster This is a favourite technique of mine. It was developed as a challenge to people who say…

What Is the Confidence Karma Method?

Posted on August 2, 2016
by Watkins

This is an extract from the book Unlock Your Confidence: Find The Keys To Lasting Change Through The Confidence Karma Method by Dr. Gary Wood. This gives an overview of the various chapters and steps that Dr. Gary Wood deals with in this fantastic book.…