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Our Anxious Selves

Neuropsychological Processes and their Enduring Influence on Who We Are
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Our Anxious Selves by Efrat Ginot delves into understanding the pervasive nature of anxiety in contemporary life. Combining insights from psychology and neuroscience, Ginot explores how early experiences shape our anxious responses and offers strategies for managing anxiety. The book provides a nuanced view of anxiety's role in personal development and interpersonal relationships.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the interplay between neuroscience and psychology in understanding anxiety. It combines philosophical insights with psychological analysis, making it perfect for someone interested in how our minds process and cope with stress and uncertainty.

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Discussing the outsized role that fear, anxiety and other distressing emotions play in forming fundamental aspects of who we are.

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Using recent findings from neuropsychology, this book shows that who we are psychologically starts with the early presence of an easily aroused fear/anxiety system.

It goes on to discuss how clinicians can view people's difficulties with self-confidence and identity, and how self-destructive patterns can be traced back to these systems and what clinicians can do to help.

It also touches on intergenerational transmission of trauma, as well as people's responses to COVID-19, PTSD, and real and imagined threats.

Our Anxious Selves provides deep insights into understanding the complexities of anxiety and its impact on our lives, suitable for both mental health professionals and anyone interested in the psychological aspects of anxiety.

Series: Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology

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Our Anxious Selves is praised for its effective distillation of contemporary psychology and neuroscience research, making complex ideas accessible to a broad readership. The book offers profound insights into anxiety and trauma, which many find transformative for both personal and professional development. It's recommended for a wide range of practitioners beyond traditional psychology, including coaches and spiritual healers, for its practical applications and therapeutic impact.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393714531

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 641g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Efrat Ginot, PHD, is a psychologist-psychoanalyst and supervisor in New York City.

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