LEARNED HELPLESSNESS. WHEN WE LOSE CONTROL OF OUR LIVES

The book "Learned Helplessness. When We Lose Control of Our Lives" is a fascinating journey into the depths of the human psyche, analyzing the mechanisms that lead to feelings of helplessness and loss of control over one's life. The author attentively examines the causes and consequences of this phenomenon, offering the reader not only theoretical considerations but also practical advice on how to regain agency and joy in life. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to better understand themselves and the world around them.

• In-depth analysis of the causes and mechanisms of learned helplessness
• Practical advice on how to regain control of your life
• Accessible language and numerous examples
• References to current and socially relevant issues
• Challenges of addiction and debt psychology
• Dilemmas related to the practice of helping

In his book, the author addresses many current and socially relevant issues related to the concept of learned helplessness, pointing, among other things, to the challenges of addiction psychology, debt psychology, as well as the dilemmas related to the broadly understood practice of helping, also in times of the pandemic. The first part provides an overview of the knowledge about the causes and mechanisms of the emergence of the learned helplessness syndrome, its dangerous dynamics and progressive nature. The specifics of the damage resulting from the loss of control over important aspects of human life - the so-called helplessness training - are discussed.

The second part is an overview of possible applications of the proposed approach in various areas of assistance: addiction therapy, support for indebted people, in penitentiary activities, the education process, or counteracting unemployment and burnout. This part ends with a digression on social exclusion and the threat of social helplessness. In the third part, the author recommends practical guidelines for using the theory of learned helplessness. The book is written in accessible language, supported by numerous examples and references.

The book "Learned Helplessness. When We Lose Control of Our Lives" is not only a psychological analysis but also an inspiration for change and regaining control over one's life. The author explains complex psychological mechanisms in an accessible way, offering the reader tools to cope with the difficulties and challenges that life presents to them. It is a read that gives hope and motivation to act.

Published by Difin in 2023, the book has 228 pages and a format of 163x234 mm. The paperback binding makes it light and handy, ideal for reading on the go or in the comfort of your own home. It is a position that should be in the library of anyone who wants to better understand themselves and the world around them.