Ian Stevenson

Social anxiety disorder (also called social phobia) is a mental health condition. It is an intense, persistent fear of being watched and judged by others. This fear can affect work, school, and your other day-to-day activities. It can even make it hard to make and keep friends. But social anxiety disorder doesn't have to stop you from reaching your potential. SAD is one of the most common mental disorders in the population. During the past two decades, an enormous amount of research has been conducted that has led to effective treatment strategies for this debilitating disorder. This book describes many of these techniques. Treatment can help you overcome your symptoms. Treatment depends on how much social anxiety disorder affects your ability to function in daily life. The two most common types of treatment for social anxiety disorder are psychotherapy (also called psychological counseling or talk therapy) or medications or both. We hope this book provide useful information that will help psychotherapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, clinicians, researchers, & students to understand this approach as an important the treatment strategies for individuals with SAD.

Whether your outlook is positive or negative towards Mr. Trump, there is no escaping the parenting challenge posed by the highly charged, intensely emotional debate over his presidency. The tension of the opposing views permeates every domain of our society, including our schools and playgrounds. This state of our nation creates a tremendous issue for parents no matter which side of the fence they may be on... how do you approach this divisive subject with your child and present it to him or her in a way that is responsible and appropriate? How do you avoid introducing unnecessary negativity or the fostering of unsettling uncertainty, especially about the most revered office in our land? There's an answer. Ian Stevenson's children's book, "Trump for Kids... The President, Freedom, and You" provides parents with a wonderfully direct, unbiased tool for navigating the torrid waters swirling in America today around the new Trump presidency. Humorously illustrated with kid-friendly doodles, Stevenson's book takes a serious but non-threatening look at the controversy in the light of what America stands for first: freedom. It positions our raging debate over all things Trump in the positive context of our freedom to believe what we choose and to support who and what we believe. This book is not pro-Trump or anti-Trump; it's pro-freedom and delivers a wonderful message about America without dodging the debate that our nation faces, and it does so in a manner entirely appropriate for kids. In "Trump for Kids... The President, Freedom and You", author Ian Stevenson gives you, the parent, a fabulous vehicle to put into perspective and address with your young child our nation's inflamed social environment, fiery politics, and intentionally unpredictable new president. This book is targeted for children aged 5 thru 9, but like a good episode of SpongeBob SquarePants, it has appeal... in addition to a timely message on freedom in America... for all ages. Contact the author at [email protected] and visit trumpforkidsbook.com

Mit der Frage von Wiedergeburt und Wiederverkörperung haben sich im Westen so bedeutende Denker wie Pythagoras, Plato, Hume, Kant und Schopenhauer auseinandergesetzt. Hier liegt der faszinierende BerichtIan Stevensons vor, der minutiös seine umfangreichen Untersuchungen schildert, die er jahrzehntelang zusammen mit Fachkollegen in fünf Ländern auf drei Kontinenten durchgeführt hat. Zwanzig überzeugende und wissenschaftlich nachgewiesene Fälle präsentiert diese überarbeitete und erweiterte Ausgabe eines fundierten Grundlagenwerkes.

Many cultures accept that a person may die and then come back to life in another form, but Westerners have traditionally rejected the idea. Recently, however, surveys conducted in Europe indicate a substantial increase in the number of Europeans who believe in reincarnation, and numerous claims of reincarnation have been reported. This book examines particular cases in Europe that are suggestive of reincarnation. The first section provides a brief history of the belief in reincarnation among Europeans. The second section considers eight cases from the first third of the twentieth century that were not independently investigated, but were reported and sometimes published by the persons concerned. The third section covers 32 cases from the second half of the twentieth century that were investigated by the author. Many of these cases involved either children who exhibited unusual behavior attributed to a previous life, or adults who experienced recurrent or vivid dreams attributed to a previous life. In the fourth section, the author compares European cases suggestive of reincarnation with those of other countries and cultures.

The concept of reincarnation has been around for thousands of years, and is a part of many religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. In addition to these religious beliefs, many people believe it offers an explanation for the mysteries of life. There are children that claim to remember previous lives as adults or even animals. These claimed memories might affect the development of the child and be incorporated into the child's personality. This book presents an in-depth look at Dr. Stevenson's forty years studying children who claim to remember previous lives. It is an informative, professional read that dispels common misconceptions about reincarnation and offers an open-minded perspective. It provides an overview of the history of the belief in and evidence for reincarnation, with new material relating to birthmarks and birth defects, independent replication studies, and recent developments in genetic study. It also covers research on children, the methods used, the cases studied, and the analyses of the data. The idea of reincarnation is explored as an explanation for some unsolved problems in psychology and medicine. • INTRODUCTION TO REINCARNATION--Provides an introduction to the study of reincarnation, including a discussion of the belief in reincarnation. • VARIATIONS IN DIFFERENT CULTURES--Looks at how reincarnation is viewed in different cultures around the world and how it has changed over time. • EXPLANATORY VALUE OF THE IDEA OF REINCARNATION--The idea of reincarnation has been around for thousands of years, and many people believe it offers an explanation for the mysteries of life. • TYPES OF EVIDENCE FOR REINCARNATION--There are many types of evidence for reincarnation, including anecdotal evidence, case studies, and research studies. • TYPICAL CASES OF CHILDREN--Looks at typical cases of children who remember previous lives, with a focus on their characteristics. • METHODS OF RESEARCH--Discusses the methods of research and the various ways in which previous-life memories can be investigated. • ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF CASES--Analyzes a number of cases from the author's 40-year career.

Can anyone speak a language he or she has not learned normally, in childhood or later? Claims to have accomplished this are made from time to time, but only rarely do they receive support when carefully examined. In this volume, Dr. Stevenson presents detailed reports of two cases that seem authentic. Authentic instances of speaking a language that has not been learned normally (responsive xenoglossy) suggest that another personality (perhaps one of a previous life) had learned the langauge. Cases of responsive xenoglossy thus add to the evidence concerning the survival of human personality after death.