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The Unbreakable Student: 6 Rules for Staying Sane at University de Nic Hooper

The Unbreakable Student: 6 Rules for Staying Sane at University

Autor Nic Hooper
en Limba Engleză Paperback – iul 2021

Reținem că tranziția către mediul universitar este adesea marcată de un paradox: deși este o perioadă a libertății și explorării, ea aduce cu sine presiuni considerabile asupra sănătății mintale. The Unbreakable Student se adresează direct studenților, cercetătorilor în educație și practicienilor din consiliere, oferind un cadru structurat pentru navigarea acestui „vârtej” de experiențe noi. Apreciem faptul că autorul, Nic Hooper, nu propune doar o listă de sfaturi generale, ci un sistem de reziliență bazat pe șase piloni concreți: de la utilizarea exercițiului fizic pentru echilibru psihic, până la tehnici de gestionare a gândurilor autocritice și îmbrățișarea conștientă a momentului.

Specificul acestei lucrări rezidă în onestitatea tonului și în fundamentarea sa pe Terapia prin Acceptare și Angajament (ACT), o metodă pe care Nic Hooper a explorat-o extensiv în titluri precum The Research Journey of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy sau The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Act) Diary 2023. Dacă lucrările sale anterioare sunt instrumente de lucru riguroase pentru specialiști sau jurnale de monitorizare, The Unbreakable Student traduce aceste concepte complexe într-un limbaj accesibil, adaptat ritmului vieții de campus.

În contextul literaturii de specialitate, volumul completează perspectiva oferită de You've Got This de Rachael Alexander, adăugând o bază clinică mai solidă și o structură regulată, față de abordarea generală a gestionării stresului. Totodată, spre deosebire de University Mental Health And Mindset de Connor Whiteley, care se concentrează pe mindsetul academic specific studenților de la psihologie, lucrarea lui Hooper are o aplicabilitate universală, fiind utilă oricărui tânăr care se confruntă cu vulnerabilitatea distanțării de familie și a presiunii financiare.

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781472145390
ISBN-10: 1472145399
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 152 x 232 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.32 kg
Editura: Little Brown
Colecția Robinson
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

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Recomandăm această carte oricărui student aflat la început de drum sau care se simte copleșit de cerințele vieții universitare. Cititorul câștigă un set de instrumente verificate clinic pentru a-și proteja sănătatea mintală fără a sacrifica performanța academică. Este un ghid de supraviețuire emoțională care transformă anxietatea primului an într-o oportunitate de creștere personală, scris de un expert care înțelege criza sănătății mintale din interiorul campusului.

Descriere

'Equal parts practical, funny and illuminating - belongs on the required reading list for life' - Sarah Knight, internationally bestselling author of Get Your Sh!t Together

Accessible and inspirational, The Unbreakable Student is the self-care guide that every university student needs.

So, you're starting university - you've learnt what to pack, where to socialise, how to cook (sort of)... but what about how to look after your mental health?

University is a whirlwind of exciting, fresh experiences. But it can also be overwhelming. You're in a strange new environment and faced with the pressure to make friends, complete difficult assignments, stay healthy, manage your finances and so much more, all while being away from your loved ones. In this time of massive change, looking after your mental wellbeing is more important than ever.

Nic Hooper has witnessed the student mental health crisis unfolding every day on campus and is determined to help. A psychologist with fifteen years' experience teaching and mentoring young adults, The Unbreakable Student is his guide to navigating your university years and staying sane using six simple rules:
· Using exercise to stay healthy in body and mind
· Learning to positively challenge yourself
· Connecting with your peers
· Mindfully embracing the moment
· Managing self-critical thoughts and vulnerability
· Giving to others and taking positive action

Recenzii

'Nic Hooper has pulled off a neat trick for a professor, essentially creating a long-form lecture that remains engaging and informative to the very end. Equal parts practical, funny and illuminating, The Unbreakable Student belongs on the required reading list for life. Young people everywhere are lucky to have him, in person or on the page' - Sarah Knight, internationally bestselling author of Get Your Sh!t Together

'One of the best self-help books I've ever read: wise, witty, (laugh-out-loud funny in places), compassionate - and above all, incredibly practical! Nic Hooper shows you how to effectively deal with the many trials and tribulations of student life; how to face up to your fears, frustrations and challenges; handle your stress and anxiety; take the power out of your inner critic; while building resilience and thriving along the way. I wish I'd had something like this in my student days; would have spared me years of suffering. Essential reading for every college student, of every type, everywhere in the world (as well as for their teachers and parents)' - Dr Russ Harris, internationally bestselling author of The Happiness Trap and ACT Made Simple
'You have many things to learn as a University student but above all you need to learn the what and how of life: What is really needed to be successful as a person? And how will you become accomplished at those things? In a clear, concise and sure-footed way, this excellent book teaches you that what and how. If you learn nothing else in your time in the academy and yet learn what is in this book, you can count your years there well spent. Highly recommended' - Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., Foundation Professor of Psychology, University of Nevada and author of A Liberated Mind: How to Pivot Toward What Matters
'For so many students, university is a time of self-doubt and challenge. This is a must-read guide on how to bring your best self forward, so you can truly thrive'- Susan David, Ph.D., Psychologist at Harvard Medical School and author of Emotional Agility
'Going to university is a tumultuous time in any case, but this is doubly true when there's a pandemic happening. Hooper's new guide couldn't be timelier. Drawing on many years of relevant experience and training, it's a must for any student beginning this next stage of their life' - Dr Dean Burnett, neuroscientist and bestselling author of The Idiot Brain
'Going to university is a fantastic opportunity that can transform students' lives, but we also know it throws up many new challenges. The Unbreakable Student is a very well-written and researched companion, with valuable tools, tips and techniques that will help students deal with these challenges and make the most of their journey. I would recommend it to all students studying at university - and to their parents too' - Professor Steven West, Vice Chancellor at the University of the West of England, and Chair of the Universities UK Mental Health in Higher Education Working Group
'Nic's guide to staying sane at university is full of solid, sensible advice, delivered with a smile and a side helping of science. Nic doesn't just tell you what to do, he tells you why and gives you a whole range of ideas about how. In truth, I wish this book had existed for me to read during my own university adventure' - Dr Pooky Knightsmith, child and adolescent mental health expert
'What a useful guide for students! It's raw, authentic, personal, soulful, entertaining and pragmatic. In my opinion, this is a must-have for young adults in higher education' - Dr Scott Barry Kaufman, author of Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization and host of The Psychology Podcast
'Nic Hooper has written such a timely and powerful book! People in this stage of life may feel unseen, confused, overwhelmed and unsure about how to meet their emotional needs. Hooper understands this deeply, and provides them with identification, a caring voice and a road map to resilience and health' - Jonathan Hoban, psychotherapist and author of Walk With Your Wolf
'Nic Hooper's new guide couldn't be timelier. Drawing on many years of relevant experience and training, it's a must for any student beginning this next stage of their life' - Dean Burnett, neuroscientist and author of The Idiot Brain

So, you're starting university - you've learnt what to pack, where to socialise, how to cook (sort of)... but what about how to look after your mental health?

University is a whirlwind of exciting, fresh experiences. But it can also be overwhelming. You're in a strange new environment and faced with the pressure to make friends, complete difficult assignments, stay healthy, manage your finances and so much more, all while being away from your loved ones. In this time of massive change, looking after your mental wellbeing is more important than ever.

Nic Hooper has witnessed the student mental health crisis unfolding every day on campus and is determined to help. A psychologist with fifteen years' experience teaching and mentoring young adults, The Unbreakable Student is his guide to navigating your university years and staying sane using six simple rules:
· Using exercise to stay healthy in body and mind
· Learning to positively challenge yourself
· Connecting with your peers
· Mindfully embracing the moment
· Managing self-critical thoughts and vulnerability
· Giving to others and taking positive action

Accessible and inspirational, The Unbreakable Student is the self-care guide that every university student needs.

Dr Nic Hooper is an expert in clinical psychology and a senior lecturer at the University of the West of England in Bristol.