Todd P McAlister
When Memory Fades: A Guide to Understanding, Managing, and Finding Hope in the Face of Alzheimer's and Dementia
When Memory Fades: A Guide to Understanding, Managing, and Finding Hope in the Face of Alzheimer’s and Dementia by Todd P. McAlister is a compassionate, science-based guide that helps individuals and families navigate the complex reality of dementia. At its core, the book bridges the gap between neuroscience and real-life caregiving, translating medical knowledge into practical, human-centered guidance. It combines research, clinical insight, and personal experience to offer both understanding and hope.
The Science of Finding a Friend: A Biological, Psychological, and Social Guide to Human Connection
Why do some friendships last for decades while others never get beyond acquaintance? Why does loneliness hurt so much-and why can the presence of a trusted friend measurably change how the brain and body respond to stress? The Science of Finding a Friend explores friendship as a biological, psychological, and social phenomenon. Drawing on peer-reviewed research from neuroscience, psychology, sociology, evolutionary biology, public health, and medicine, this book examines why human beings are biologically built for connection and what happens when that need goes unmet. From Dunbar's Number and the social brain to oxytocin, vasopressin, dopamine, endogenous opioids, C-tactile nerve f...
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Strategic Leadership: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence, Effective Communication, and Leading Remote Teams for Organizational Success
Strategic Leadership: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence, Effective Communication, and Leading Remote Teams for Organizational Success is a practical and forward-thinking guide designed for managers and senior leaders navigating the demands of modern leadership. This book equips readers with essential tools to lead with emotional intelligence, make strategic decisions, manage remote teams, and resolve conflicts effectively. Through actionable insights and real-world scenarios, leaders will learn to inspire performance, foster trust, and drive meaningful outcomes across diverse teams and environments. Whether you're guiding a small team or an entire organization, this book empowers you to lea...
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Healing from Within: A Practical Guide to Depression and PTSD
Healing from Within is a compassionate, down-to-earth guide that explores the complex emotional landscape of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Rather than offering quick fixes or clinical jargon, the book serves as a gentle companion for those navigating mental health struggles—whether you're experiencing them firsthand, supporting someone you love, or simply seeking to understand.The book begins with a heartfelt Preface and Introduction, which lay the foundation for its purpose: to shed light on the often silent and misunderstood battles of depression and PTSD. It emphasizes that healing is not linear and that real progress comes from honesty, compassion, and small, su...
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