self help

Though the term self-help can refer to any case whereby an individual or a group betters themselves economically, intellectually or emotionally, the connotations of the phrase have come to apply particularly to psychology psychological or psychotherapy psychotherapeutic nostrums, often purveyed through the popular genre of the "self-help" book. Sometimes writers refer to a "self-help movement", though this movement exists independently from self-help books.

Self-help marketplace, and criticisms - Group and corporate aid for the "seeker" has also moved into the "self-help" marketplace, with Large Group Awareness TrainingLGATs and therapy systems ready with more or less pre-packaged solutions to instruct folk seeking their own individual betterment.Compare with other motivational groups that are sometimes called cults:

Anthony Robbins

Landmark Education

Scientology

Neuro Linguistic Programming

Silva MethodThough remaining popular, self-help books and programs have been criticized as offering "easy answers" to difficult personal problems. According to this view, the reader or participant receives the equivalent of a placebo while the writer and publisher collect the profits. The book ''God is My Broker'' asserts, "The only way to get rich from a self-help book is to write one." Self help books have also been criticised for containing pseudoscientific assertions that tend to mislead the consumer.

History - The first "self-help" book was - indeed - titled "Self-Help". It was written by Samuel Smiles (1812-1904) and was published in 1859. Its opening sentence is: "''Heaven helps those who help themselves''", which is often quoted but rarely referenced. The author was of a progressive political bent.

See also -

Personal development

Procrastination

Self-development

Resources -

Web books -

mentalhelp.net - ''Psychological Self-Help''; by Clayton E. Tucker-Ladd; Mental Health Net. Click mentalhelp.net - ''here'' to turn directly to the section on procrastination.

935name=Self-Help'', by Samuel Smiles The first self-help book, published in 1859.

Web articles -

selfhelpbasics.com - Criticism of Self Help Article at Self Help Basics

feinet.com - How to change a habit

Websites - eselfhypnosis.com - A self Help Forum

!abundance-and-happiness.com - A collection of self help articles to enhance your personal development and accelerate your journey toward abundance and happiness

jimrohn.com - Insights from Jim Rohn. Learn from the most inspiring American Speaker how to live successful life in our times. Solve the "Puzzle of life".

guyfinley.com - Find freedom, relief and joy in life. Famous Guy Finley helps you find the way. Bookstore and lots of freebies. tonyinlondon.com - Anthony Robbins European Seminars

Books -

''Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical, & Financial Destiny''; by Anthony Robbins. Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group, 1991. ISBN 0671727346

''Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity''; by David Allen. Viking Adult, 2001. ISBN 0670899240

''The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People''; by Stephen Covey. Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group, 2004. ISBN 0743272455

''Unlimited Power: The New Science of Personal Achievement''; by Anthony Robbins. Random House Publishing Group, 1987. ISBN 0449902803Category:Personal !developmentde:Selbsthilfegrupp enl:Zelfhulp DEBUG REDIRECT (self-help)

Book, One More Sunset by Jim Connelly
Book, One More Sunset. A true heart warming success story of a head injury accident survivor, inspirational paperback book. A must read for all!
http://www.onemoresunset.com/

Hypnosis For A New You
Lots of Hypnosis info. Cds, Downloads, Phone sessions and appointments all available. Great results. Specials and guarantees also.
http://www.hypno-talk.com

Namaste Cafe Internet Coffee House
Lightworkers sharing, communicating, learning, growing in Love and Peace. Joining together as One, creating Heaven on Earth!
http://www.namastecafe.com/

The Career Elevator
Developed by top career development professionals, The Career Elevator is the most comprehensive job search program on the market today.
http://www.thecareerelevator.com/

National Organization For Empowering Caregivers
Empowering Caregivers, www.care-givers.com was created to provide a safe, nurturing place for all family caregivers as well as professionals on an emotional and spiritual level. Expert columns feature well-known individuals in the fields of caregiving, self-help and empowerment. There is a monthly newsletter; journal exercises the Empowering Caregivers Community, which offers scheduled chats and forums/message boards. There is a caregiver’s spotlight, which honors a caregiver and caregiving site each month, inspiration, a wealth of resources, gear for purchasing and more. The site is an opportunity for all caregivers to move into forgiveness, to heal and open to the most important healing power there is: LOVE. Empowering Caregivers is under the umbrella of the National Organization For Empowering Caregivers,(NOFEC) www.nofec.org..
http://www.nofec.org/

USMWF - United Support & Memorial For Workplace Fatalities
USMWF was formed to achieve support for individuals, companies and other organizations dealing with the repercussions of a workers death and the prevention there of.
http://www.usmwf.org

Books
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Becomereal. Emotional or Spiritual Crisis Self Help. Available Online Now
Uncover the source of your pain, suffering or confusion. Access deep information and tools to take control of your life, make the change and regain emotional balance and mental well-being
http://www.becomereal.com/

Common Sense Living
Find common sense solutions to life's everyday problems - get the house clean, be healthier, have more time, and improve your life.
http://www.commonsenseliving.com/

Nolo
Publisher of self-help legal books and software, providing a significant amount of free information, a legal dictionary, and research guide.
http://www.nolo.com/

Self Help for Hard of Hearing People
The largest organization in the US for persons who are hard of hearing.
http://www.shhh.org

Mental Health Net
Over 9,000 reviewed resources in self-help, psychology, and mental health, including the books, Self-Help Sourcebook Online and Psychological Self-Help.
http://mentalhelp.net/