 References for PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING The feeling good handbook David Burns. 1999, Penguin books, UK. A guide to overcoming depression, anxiety and enjoying greater intimacy. |
Instant calm
Paul Wilson. 1995, Penguin books, Australia A collection of stress management techniques. Very practical book. |
Teach yourself to Meditate in 10 simple lessons
Eric Harrison. 2001, Ulysses Press, USA
Simple and very practical guide for the “beginners” to meditation.
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Authentic happiness Martin Seligman. 2002, The free press, New York, USA Based on the concept of "Positive psychology". Aims to realise your potential for fulfillment in love, work and play. |
The pursuit of happiness David Myers. 1992, Avon books Inc, New York, USA An empirical guide to emotional wellbeing. |
The miracle of mindfulness Thich Nhat Hanh. 1975, Beacon Press, Boston, USA. A good introduction to the ideas and practice of meditation |
Peace is every step Thich Nhat Hanh. 1991, Bantam books, New York, USA Discusses how to turn stressful and high pressure situations into positive experiences. |
References for PAIN MANAGEMENT Explain Pain.
David Butler and Dr Lorimer Moseley. 2003, noigroup publications, Adelaide, Australia.
Describes the neurophysiology of Chronic pain in a manner the non medical reader can comprehend. Essential read for persistent/ chronic pain sufferers.
Available for purchase via www.noigroup.com
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General references for BACK CARE Back Sense Dr Ronald Siegel, Michael H Urdang and Dr Douglas R Johnson.
2001, Vermillon books, London, UK. Distributed by Random House, Australia.
Good for helping to understand the mind-body connection. Not as useful as a “practical” guide |
The Little Back Book Joan Saunders, Peter Edwards. 2003, ABC books, Sydney, Australia Well balanced discussion from both personal account (Saunders) and scientific perspective (Edwards) |
Better Back Dr John Tanner. 2003, Printed in London, UK. Excellent diagrams and presentation. Well informed and practical |
References for SELF DEVELOPMENT
Feel the fear…and do it anyway Susan Jeffers. 1987, distributed by Random House, Australia Describes how fear can influence our behaviour and offers practical tips for overcoming this restriction |
References for GENERAL INTEREST
The Last Well Person Dr Nortin Hadler. 2004, McGill-Queens University Press, Canada Uncompromising account of “medicalisation” leading to the “worried well”. |
The truth about the Drug Companies Dr Marcia Angell. 2004, Random House, New York, USA
Confronting account of the marketing strategies of Pharmaceutical companies
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