{"title":"Ahona Guha","description":"\u003cp\u003eAhona Guha’s works delve into the intricacies of human connection and personal growth, offering thoughtful guidance on navigating life's complexities. Her books explore themes of emotional resilience, meaningful relationships, and the pursuit of well-being with clarity and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful reflections and practical wisdom rooted in \u003cem\u003eself-help\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ehealth and wellness\u003c\/em\u003e. Guha's writing encourages a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world, inspiring change and healing in challenging times.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"life-skills-for-a-broken-world-by-ahona-guha-9781922585950","title":"Life Skills for a Broken World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA revolutionary framework for living well in a broken world, from acclaimed author and psychologist Dr Ahona Guha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow can I manage heartbreak? How do I cope with death? How can I learn to tolerate anxiety and have hope?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this helpful, practical, and realistic guide to good psychological health, Dr Ahona Guha shows us how to cope, thrive, and still feel hopeful for the future. Combining techniques from a range of therapeutic modalities, she demonstrates how we can build a range of essential psychological skills and apply them to live a more tranquil and joyful life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLife Skills for a Broken World\u003c\/i\u003e is a breath of fresh air, cutting through the confusion to provide solid, practical, and evidence-based answers to existential questions, big and small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'An easily digestible book showing how to build a better framework for mental health, plus useful chapters on the concepts of radical acceptance and setting boundaries. It's an easy read without being full of woo-woo nonsense—a rare feat for a self-care manual.'\u003cbr\u003e\n— Isabel Berwick, Financial Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Dr Guha's book is like therapy, activism, and a pep talk all rolled into one. Whether you're stressing about the state of the world or just trying to level-up your own life, she's got your back. It's all about taking baby steps to make big leaps—not just for you but for the world at large. So, give it a read and prepare to be the change you've been waiting for.'\u003cbr\u003e\n— Chantelle Otten, sexologist and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Sex Ed You Never Had\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Give this book as a gift to someone you love who is struggling—and that might be yourself. I already know this book is going to live on my bedside table. 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She shines a light on the 'difficult' trauma victims that society often ignores, and tackles vital questions that plague us: 'Why are psychological abuse and coercive control so difficult to spot?', 'What kinds of behaviours should we see as red flags?', and 'Why do some people harm others, and how do we protect ourselves from them?'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her forensic work, Dr Guha has had extensive experience with those who perpetrate harm, and she has a deep understanding of the psychological and social factors that cause people to abuse, bully, and harass others. In turn, her clinical work has led her to recognise the impacts of complex trauma, and the way our systems fail those who have been victimised. 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Drawing from her many years of clinical experience, she reveals how our earliest relationships shape every connection we form - from family and friendships to romance and work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow do childhood blueprints influence adult behaviours? Why do some friendships fail while others flourish? What makes the difference between healthy and toxic dynamics? 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