Guide to: Psychology

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This engaging introduction to psychology takes you through the figures who shaped the field and the careers of people exploring the mind today. Discover why we behave the way we do, learn tips for keeping our brains healthy, and uncover how our brains connect with the world around us.

Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.

Pages 78 and 79 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.

Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Belynder Walia – TEDx Speaker and award-winning psychotherapist – is highly respected in the psychology community, helping individuals unlock their full potential and lead fulfilling lives. A finalist in the Business Book Awards 2024 and dedicated member of the British Psychological Society, Belynder’s expertise and compassionate approach have earned her widespread acclaim.

Specialising in self-psychology, Belynder empowers clients to break free from limiting beliefs and negative thought patterns, building self-awareness, emotional resilience, and compassion to overcome life’s challenges – including trauma, anxiety, and depression.

Belynder has worked with a diverse range of individuals, including celebrities and elite athletes and her passion and dedication inspire individuals globally, solidifying her status as a trailblazer in self-psychology.