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Well-Read: Amber’s Book of the Month

Dr Amber Johnston is passionate about helping medical practitioners, researchers, and the general public understand the benefits and nuances of psychology and neuropsychological therapy. She likes to share her favorite books and resources as she continues her professional development to find the very best methods of psychology and treatment for her patients.

Read along with Amber as she continues to further her education and learn more about how you can continue working to create a healthy mind for yourself.


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  • The Phone Fix: The Brain-Focused Guide to Building Healthy Digital Habits and Breaking Bad Ones
    July 2024

    The Phone Fix: The Brain-Focused Guide to Building Healthy Digital Habits and Breaking Bad Ones

    by Dr Faye Begeti

    Did you know that we spend on average 4 hours a day online? That’s 25% of our waking time!

    This equates to the average person picking up their smartphone around 96 times per day … every 10 minutes!

    Why are we so tied to our devices? How have we formed these negative device habits? And why are they so difficult to break?

    In The Phone Fix, neuroscientist Dr Faye Begeti answers all these questions and more. The book delves into the brain’s mechanisms that drive our digital habits and offers practical strategies for cultivating healthier relationships with our devices.

    I’d recommend ‘The Phone Fix’ to anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the neuropsychology behind their digital habits and looking for effective, science-based strategies to improve their relationship with technology.

  • Biology of Belief: Unleashing The Power Of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles
    June 2024

    Biology of Belief: Unleashing The Power Of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles

    by Bruce H. Lipton, PhD

    A game-changer for anyone who is curious about the connection between their thoughts and their health, Lipton (a renowned cell biologist) presents a compelling argument that our beliefs have a direct and tangible impact on our biology by shaping our health, behaviour, and overall well-being.

    I’d recommend ‘The Biology of Belief’ to anyone looking to take charge of their well-being and explore the power of their mind. It’s a fascinating read that will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to make positive changes in your life.

  • Tiny Traumas: When You Don’t Know What’s Wrong But Nothing Feels Quite Right
    May 2024

    Tiny Traumas: When You Don’t Know What’s Wrong But Nothing Feels Quite Right

    by Dr Meg Arroll

    This book is “for anyone who feels that they’re sleepwalking through life, looking for answers to challenging emotions and the practical tools to begin living the life they want.”

    In ‘Tiny Traumas,’ Dr. Meg Arroll invites readers on a deeply introspective journey through the often overlooked landscape of life’s subtle wounds. In a world where grand narratives of trauma dominate our attention, this book gently reminds us that it’s the accumulation of tiny cuts, the seemingly insignificant moments, that can shape our lives in profound ways.

  • Feeling and Knowing
    March 2024

    Feeling and Knowing

    by Antonio Damasio

    Our March Book of the Month: Feeling and Knowing by Antonio Damasio

    From one of the world’s leading neuroscientists, this book is an engaging investigation into how biology, neuroscience, psychology, and artificial intelligence have given us the tools to unlock some of the mysteries of human consciousness.

    In recent decades, many philosophers and cognitive scientists have declared the problem of consciousness unsolvable, but Damasio is convinced that recent findings across multiple scientific disciplines have given us a way to understand consciousness and its significance for human life.  

    The book helps us understand why being conscious is not the same as sensing, why nervous systems are essential for the development of feelings, and why feeling opens the way to consciousness at large. These topics are particularly relevant when thinking about how our brains and minds are intricately liked with our bodies!

    The book is nothing short of a guide to understand­ing how we experience the world within and around us and find our place in the universe.

  • Homecoming
    February 2024

    Homecoming

    by Thema Bryant

    Homecoming is a book about being your authentic self written by Dr. Thema Bryant, 2023 President of the American Psychological Association, minister, author, podcast host and Psychologist.

    What is homecoming? Bryant describes homecoming as the psychological and spiritual journey home. Homecoming begins as you set an intention to reconnect to yourself. To acknowledge and heal the disconnection so you can be your authentic self again – or for the first time.

    You may be homesick, looking for a psychological home, which is not based on geography but on your interior life.

    The book also explores the disconnect between spirituality/religion and Psychology principles. It highlights an unusual experience of many people choosing one side and dismissing the value in the other. 

  • Making Sense of Pain
    January 2024

    Making Sense of Pain

    by Dr Amber Johnston

    For January’s HMP book of the month, we are actually shining a light on our new Ebook!

    Our new Ebook: Making Sense of Pain is crafted to demystify the complexities of chronic pain. It’s not just about the ‘what’ and ‘why’ but also the ‘how’ – how you can shift from a state of suffering to one of active, informed living.

    This Ebook aligns with the layers of therapy in pain management. Which includes…
    1. Creating a Safe Space: The book begins by establishing a foundation of trust and validation, crucial for any therapeutic journey.
    2. Skill and Resource Development: It then progresses into developing skills and tools, equipping you with practical methods to manage pain.
    3. Biopsychosocial Formulation: The third layer delves into how you can gain a personalised understanding of your pain, considering the intricate interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors.
    4. Individual Therapy Work: Lastly, the book addresses the role of deeper, individual therapeutic work, with worksheets that allow you to focus on specific personal challenges and strategies for managing them.