The Zoo in Your Head. 25 Psychological Syndromes That Prevent Us from Living

A well-known guide to psychological syndromes in a new format for lovers of soft covers! It includes articles on both well-known syndromes, such as impostor syndrome, high achiever, and rescuer, as well as those that are rarely covered in open sources. For example, about the syndrome of a downed pilot, empty nest, stepmother princess, or duckling. The authors of the articles are popular Russian psychologists: Tatyana Muzhitskaya, Olga Primachenko, Mikhail Labkovsky, Artem Tolokonin, Yulia Pirumova, Olga Berg, Igor Romanov, and many others. Each of them not only describes the manifestations of a particular syndrome but also provides concise recommendations on how to reduce its influence on one's life. Or even learn to extract benefits from it. The author of the idea is a psychologist, well-known coach, and developer of business games Anton Nefedov @tony_na_drakone. Why it is worth buying? The authors are recognized psychotherapists and business coaches: Labkovsky, Muzhitskaya, Primachenko, and others. The psychological guide will introduce you to 25 common syndromes, from 'narcissist' to 'impostor.' Experts will clearly explain what each syndrome represents, how it manifests, and why it arises. The book will help to see the pitfalls and remove them from your path. A great gift for everyone interested in popular psychology.