General Psychology Resources

collected by Aapo Puhakka

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Paul Dobransky

  Paul Dobransky has developed a MindOS-theory, which is a complete description
  of human internal psychology. The model is very useful for analysing different
  psychological problems. Not perfect though, as no psychological theory
  so far is.

  http://www.doctorpaul.net
  (*) The complete model is presented in the MindOS e-book.
  Dobransky has CD and DVD products available as well.

Richard Bandler and John Grinder

  Bandler and Grinder have developed a methodology called NLP (Neuro Linquistic Programming).
  NLP is a methodology for making changes in human thought processes.
  Main methods are mental pictures and suggestions.
  It is somewhat related to hypnosis, as Bandler and Grinder have studied
  famous hypnotherapists like Milton H. Erickson. A kind of core of NLP
  is a formal method of describing meanings in human language.
  An the other hand NLP has a reputation, that it is not real science,
  instead just some kind of pseudo-science. Well, that is partly true,
  however, there is a couple of interesting ideas in NLP, especially
  in the philosophical bases of NLP.

  (*) Bandler: Using Your Brain--For a Change
   - mental pictures, quick fobia cure, a lot of interesting ideas

  Bandler, Grinder: Frogs into Princes : Neuro Linguistic Programming

  Bandler, Grinder: The Structure of Magic I : A Book About Language and Therapy
                    The Structure of Magic II : A Book About Communication and Change

  Bandler, Grinder: Patterns of the Hypnotic Techniques of Milton H. Erickson, M.D. I
                    Patterns of the Hypnotic Techniques of Milton H. Erickson, M.D. II

  and other books and videos as well.

Bob Griswold

  (*) Super Strength Self-Esteem: audio for building high self-esteem.

Paul McKenna

  Audio products where he teaches NLP-techiniques, like:
  (*) Positivity CD-series

Anthony Robbins

  Quite a famous name, a lot of stuff.

Sean Stephenson

  A physically little man in a wheel-chair, but very powerful inside.
  http://timetostand.com

  several books, for exp.:
  (k) How You(th) Can Succeed

George Leonard

  (k) Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment

Brian Tracy

  Psychology of Achievement -audio series and other stuff

Brad Blanton

  Radical Honesty: How To Transform Your Life By Telling The Truth

Edmund Bourne

  (k) The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook
  (in Finnish: Vapaaksi ahdistuksesta
    - Työkirja paniikista ja peloista kärsiville).

  This is self-help book for people suffering from different
  anxiety disorders and it is quite good and comprehensive.

Francine Shapiro

  (k) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
   - Basic Principles, Protocols and Procedures
  (professional book, lighter versions also)

  F. Shapiro has developed an method called EDMR.
  It is very effective and usually recommended therapy
  for treating PSTD's (Post Traumatic Stress Disorders).
  However, I think it is applicable for other anxiety
  disorders as well.
  We all have traumas, at least small ones, don't we?

David Barlow, Michelle Craske

  Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic (MAP-3). Client
  Workbook for Anxiety and Panic.

  This book has been used successfully in evidenced based trials.  
  (self-help book)

  David Barlow:
  Anxiety and Its Disorders : The Nature and Treatment of Anxiety and Panic
  Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders : A Step-by-Step Treatment Manual
  (professional books)

  Michelle Craske:
  Anxiety Disorders: Psychological Approaches to Theory and Treatment
  (professional book)

Isaac Marks

  Living with fear

  Use of the book was effective as bibliotherapy in a randomised trial.

Jeff Hawkins

  (k) On Intelligence

  Detailed explanation and theory, how human (neo) cortex works.