Emotions and Feelings

Origin and Nature of Emotions
by George W. Crile, M.D.
The discovery of the anesthetic properties of ether and its practical application to surgery must always stand as one of the great achievements of medicine. It is eminently fitting that the anniversary of that notable day

The Science of Human Nature: A Psychology For Beginners
by William Henry Pyle
Related to the instincts on one side and to habits on the other are the feelings. In Chapter III we discussed sensation, and in the preceding chapter, the instincts, but when we have described an act in terms of instinct and sensation, we have not told

The Emotional Economy
Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships
by Daniel Goleman, Ph.D.
Emotional Intelligence was an international phenomenon, appearing on the New York Times bestseller list for over a year and selling more than five million copies worldwide.

Have You Checked Your Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Lately?
by Sandra Ford Walston
It didn't surprise me I was lured into Daniel Goleman's book titled: Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More than IQ. It became quite apparent after a nerve-wrecking incident that I needed to learn how to become more emotionally smart.

Understanding Worry
The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You
by Robert L. Leahy, Ph.D.
Worry is everywhere. All of us worry, including me. You are not alone. In fact, 38 percent of people worry every day. And many people describe themselves as chronic worriers - they say, 'I've been a worrier all my life.'

How Nutrient Deprivation Cripples Us Emotionally
Depression-Free, Naturally
by Joan Mathews Larson, Ph.D.
You may not see a connection between starving prisoners and our own poorly functioning health, but as you read on you will begin to understand how physical deprivation can trigger uncontrollable emotional behavior, all the way to madness.

Could This Be Magic? Acupressure for the Emotions
Instant Emotional Healing
by George J. Pratt, Ph.D., Peter T. Lambrou, Ph.D.
Does the idea that you can instantly get over your fears or your sadness, that you could feel more relaxed and balanced in your everyday life, sound too good to be true? Well, we mean exactly what the title says: instant emotional healing.

Emotional Longevity: Toward a New Definition of Health
Emotional Longevity: What Really Determines How Long You Live
by Norman B. Anderson, Ph.D., P. Elizabeth Anderson
A visionary new definition of health from one of America's most prominent behavioral scientists. Based on a web of scientifically proven connections between biology on the one hand and social environment, beliefs, and emotions on the other

Are Your Emotions True or False?

We're in a bad mood epidemic, but Julia Ross's plan provides a natural cure. Drawing on thirty years of experience, she presents breakthrough solutions to overcoming depression, anxiety, irritability, stress, and other negative emotional states

In Inner Alchemy
Emotional Alchemy: How the Mind Can Heal the Heart
by Tara Bennett-Goleman
From the window of my London hotel room Big Ben displays itself, a prominent, elegant presence amid the vista of river, billowing clouds, and spreading jumble of skyline. Big Ben has a grandeur as a piece of architecture, but I find my eye drawn more to

Incapable of Being Indifferent
Exuberance: The Passion for Life
by Kay Redfield Jamison, Ph.D.
It is a curious request to make of God. Shield your joyous ones, asks the Anglican prayer: Shield your joyous ones. God more usually is asked to watch over those who are ill or in despair, as indeed the rest of the prayer makes clear.

Nature's Contribution: The Biology of Emotions
Baby Hearts: A Guide to Giving Your Child an Emotional Head Start
by Linda Acredolo, Ph.D., Susan Goodwyn, Ph.D.
NEWS FLASH! There's More to Mothering Than Meets the Eye, Scientists Discover. New York, New York. What happens when Mommy Rat runs away from home, leaving her litter of pups to fend for themselves? They get hungry-very hungry. No surprise there.

How Much of a Worrier Are You? A Self-Assessment Quiz
Worry
by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D.
Everyone is a worrier some of the time. But are you an excessive worrier? How can you get a handle on how much worry is normal and how much is too much? How do you know when to get help? You need to look at how you worry.

The Road Not Taken: Turning Boys Away from Their Inner Life
Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys
by Dan Kindlon, Ph.D., Michael Thompson, Ph.D.
Luke, thirteen, pauses at the office door, undecided whether to take his baseball cap off or leave it alone; he pulls it off and steps in the room-the school psychologist's office. 'Come on in, Luke. Have a seat in the big chair.'

Passion Is the Source of Who You Are
Passion
by Barbara De Angelis, Ph.D.
In the beginning, there was passion. Your life, your very existence here on earth, has its source in passion. For at least one moment, passion pulled a man and a woman so powerfully together that they joined their bodies, and from that passionate union

So-How's Your Emotional Energy?
The Emotional Energy Factor: The Secrets High-Energy People Use to Beat Emotional Fatigue
by Mira Kirshenbaum
If you've been looking for more energy, you're not alone. Millions of people every day confess things like 'I wish I had more energy.' 'I just can't get started in the morning.' 'Thinking about the long busy day ahead makes me feel overwhelmed.'

The New Yardstick
Working with Emotional Intelligence
by Daniel Goleman, Ph.D.
The rules for work are changing. We're being judged by a new yardstick: not just by how smart we are, or by our training and expertise, but also by how well we handle ourselves and each other. This yardstick is increasingly applied in choosing who will be

The Lama in the Lab
Destructive Emotions: A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama
by Daniel Goleman, Ph.D., The Dalai Lama
Lama Öser strikes most anyone who meets him as resplendent-not because of his maroon and gold Tibetan monk's robes, but because of his radiant smile. Öser, a European-born convert to Buddhism, has trained as a Tibetan monk in the Himalayas

Parenting by Choice and Not by Chance
Raising Emotionally Intelligent Teenagers: Guiding the Way for Compassionate, Committed, Courageous Adults
by Maurice J. Elias Ph.D., Steven E. Tobias, Psy.D., Brian S. Friedlander, Ph.D.
Is your life hectic? Did you plan for it to be this way? Did you sit down two years ago and say, Wow, my life is so relaxed, I have so much time that over the next two years, I want to greatly increase how many things my kids-and we-are doing?

How We Connect Emotionally
The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships
by John M. Gottman, Ph.D.
A work team at one of Seattle's floundering Internet companies has a problem that's common in many workplaces: They can't communicate with their boss. If you catch a few team members at a local tavern after hours, you're likely to hear an exchange