{"title":"Rahim Thawer","description":"\u003cp\u003eRahim Thawer’s books offer insightful guidance focused on mental health and personal growth, particularly within queer communities. Readers can expect thoughtful, compassionate explorations that challenge stigma and foster understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a clear and approachable style, Thawer’s works provide practical support and encouragement for those navigating identity and emotional wellbeing, making complex topics accessible and empowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-mental-health-guide-for-cis-and-trans-queer-guys-by-rahim-thawer-9781648485039","title":"The Mental Health Guide for Cis and Trans Queer Guys","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn inclusive, evidence-based guide to healing and thriving as a cis or trans queer man.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a cis or trans man who loves men, you face unique and challenging circumstances, including homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia, struggles with body image, and rejection from family. In addition, the lingering effects of bigotry, discrimination, microaggressions, and hate crimes can have a traumatising and devastating impact on your mental health and well-being. This compassionate guide offers powerful skills to help you heal the pain of trauma and thrive authentically in a world that often misunderstands or marginalises your identity and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mental Health Guide for Cis and Trans Queer Guys\u003c\/em\u003e offers you a safe, inclusive space to examine, understand, and heal from systemic and interpersonal threats to your mental well-being. Based on proven-effective cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), this book provides proven-effective tools and exercises to help you reflect on, confront, and manage difficult emotions; improve self-image and self-esteem; and develop healthy coping skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis guidebook will help you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCultivate greater self-awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMove past negative thinking habits\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHeal emotional wounds and build resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChallenge heteronormativity and gender role rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCare for your sexual health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included is a #DiggingDeeper community wellness campaign to help you reflect on the deeper questions of the book and share your own challenges and triumphs with others on social media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re struggling with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, or trauma—or feel oppressed or misunderstood by the world around you—this book can help you overcome the negative internalised messages that are causing you emotional pain, and build the self-awareness, confidence, and courage needed to embrace your unique identity and thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bookreps NZ Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47900652863724,"sku":"9781648485039","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rahim-thawer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}