Gerard Heymans (1857-1930) was the founder of psychology in the Netherlands, and established the first psychological laboratory. After becoming professor, he first looked for general psychological laws, and later became interested in how people differ. Heymans investigated this question by studying biographies and collecting survey data. With this rigorous approach that far exceeded the standards of his time, he arrived at three basic dimensions in which people can vary in their temperament. ...

Ferenczi Dialogues presents the contribution of Sándor Ferenczi to a psychoanalytic theory of trauma and discusses the philosophical, political and clinical implications of Ferenczi’s thinking. To a far greater extent than Freud, Sándor Ferenczi centered his psychoanalytic thought around trauma.

Ferenczi's work pluralizes the notion of catastrophe, as being both destructive and a turning point. This book addresses Ferenczi’s work in terms of thinking in times of crises, by considering c...

Personality: Theories and Applications by Eric Shiraev presents a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the interdisciplinary and cross-cultural study of personality. The new Second Edition incorporates the latest findings from the fields of behavioral economics and neuroscience while offering expanded coverage of contemporary issues.

This book is a primer for those looking to engage with identity theory and to understand, in particular, the developments to identity process theory and how these relate to the world today.

An indispensable guide to the key research and study skills that students need to develop, and then put into effective practice at all levels.

There are many books written about burn-out and depression. When illustrator Marieke went through that difficult time she found out she did not have the focus to read. Therefore after her recovery, she decided to draw her own book instead.

Today over 17.500 people have used the Dutch version of the book and psychologists and psychiatrists work with the book in their programs.

Now it’s here for you:

The author takes you through the book with lots of love, humor and patience. It's not about ...

This Volume presents a first introduction to a thought-provoking Model of Motivation developed by Menno Mennes over a period of almost thirty years.

The Model of Motivation in its approach presents a radical departure from everything that has appeared so far in literature on the subject.

And yet, it provides a surprisingly detailed account of how motivation works, which appears to be supported by findings from theories and research from current literature. In an unparalleled analysis, the M...

This book will change your life

From breaking away from your addictive behaviors to healing your damaged inner child, claiming your own self worth, and learning how to understand your emotions and reactions. This book teaches you practical methods to deal with your emotions and to live in alignment with your highest consciousness. It will help you to come to terms with hurtful and damaging past experiences that have misdirected your life path and persist in their negative influence today. You ...

A balm for our times from the internationally bestselling author of Wintering.

Our sense of enchantment is not only sparked by grand things. The awe-inspiring, the numinous, is all around us, all the time. It is transformed by our deliberate attention. The magic is of our own conjuring.

'A total joy . . . Thoughtful, patient and beautifully written, like walking with a friend as dusk settles, this is the book your soul needs right now.'

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