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Cogjam Effect: - and the Path to Healing Divisive Community and Fractured Science
"Laurel E. Hughes, Psy.D. integrates her disaster mental health expertise and practical life experiences as she sheds light on circumstances in today's world that have most of us perplexed. Her approach to laying a foundation of understanding stress and disaster recovery outlines potential paths for moving behavioral, emotional, interpersonal, and communitywide. She skillfully weaves her scientific background with compassionate insights into common and not-so-common human conditions. Her writing style captures the reader's attention, holds it, and communicates content succinctly with a sprinkling of humor. She makes the reader think, and encourages us in our individual journeys of discovery. Balance, proficiency, kindness, uplifting energy--all attributes of Laurel Hughes that are evident in The Cogjam Effect...and the Path to Healing Divisive Community and Fractured Science." --Rebecca LaFollette Taylor Oregon State Regent 2018-2020, Daughters of the American Revolution.
EDITOR'S
Mental health disaster is growing roots, having sprouted from today's socio-political meltdown. We typically blame it on politics. But our angst is actually fueled by fear response processes gone awry-within ourselves and others, both physically and mentally. Drawing from current understanding of disaster, brain science, cognitive development, trauma, and resilience, The Cogjam Effect explains how to find healing through mindfulness, compassion, and reenlisting reasoning skills we've honed since birth. ABOUT THE
Laurel E. Hughes, Psy.D. participated in over 50 disaster operations, ranging from major catastrophes such as the events of September 11th to minor local flooding. Between deployments, she wrote books, and developed numerous program and training materials for agencies and organizations that provide mental health services following disaster. Now semiretired, she is still watching and listening-- and stepping back into the ring for this opportunity to out "the cogjam effect." Dr. Hughes may be reached by email or through her website. laurel@keeperconnections.com; www.thecogjameffect.com. WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT COGJAM "Do the times feel crazy to you? Leave it to Laurel Hughes to come up with fresh high-level understanding of what is happening in America now--an unfortunate malady she calls "cogjam." Laurel's substantial experience with the psychological aftermath of disasters such as the Twin Towers, Katrina and many others gives her unique perspective. She intelligently and coherently diagnoses the widespread symptoms of the American populace's disrupted lives, which strike her as eerily similar to those experienced by people mending from the fallout of major disaster...Beyond identifying the nature of the situation, Laurel provides a clear and useful guide to why this is happening. She delivers a brief but powerful masterclass in cognitive jamming, blending latest brain science and social research with lessons learned during her during her experience helping disaster survivors." - Jeannie Coyle Penny , Former SVP HR of American Express, speaker and executive coach to and C-Suite executives, and author of Make Talent Your Business.
EDITOR'S
Mental health disaster is growing roots, having sprouted from today's socio-political meltdown. We typically blame it on politics. But our angst is actually fueled by fear response processes gone awry-within ourselves and others, both physically and mentally. Drawing from current understanding of disaster, brain science, cognitive development, trauma, and resilience, The Cogjam Effect explains how to find healing through mindfulness, compassion, and reenlisting reasoning skills we've honed since birth. ABOUT THE
Laurel E. Hughes, Psy.D. participated in over 50 disaster operations, ranging from major catastrophes such as the events of September 11th to minor local flooding. Between deployments, she wrote books, and developed numerous program and training materials for agencies and organizations that provide mental health services following disaster. Now semiretired, she is still watching and listening-- and stepping back into the ring for this opportunity to out "the cogjam effect." Dr. Hughes may be reached by email or through her website. laurel@keeperconnections.com; www.thecogjameffect.com. WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT COGJAM "Do the times feel crazy to you? Leave it to Laurel Hughes to come up with fresh high-level understanding of what is happening in America now--an unfortunate malady she calls "cogjam." Laurel's substantial experience with the psychological aftermath of disasters such as the Twin Towers, Katrina and many others gives her unique perspective. She intelligently and coherently diagnoses the widespread symptoms of the American populace's disrupted lives, which strike her as eerily similar to those experienced by people mending from the fallout of major disaster...Beyond identifying the nature of the situation, Laurel provides a clear and useful guide to why this is happening. She delivers a brief but powerful masterclass in cognitive jamming, blending latest brain science and social research with lessons learned during her during her experience helping disaster survivors." - Jeannie Coyle Penny , Former SVP HR of American Express, speaker and executive coach to and C-Suite executives, and author of Make Talent Your Business.
230 pages, Hardcover
Published September 2, 2019
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September 4, 2019
Hughes has a writing style that allows the reader to instantly feel connected to how society is functioning today. She adds inventive and creative solutions on how to deal with the unique problems of our age. Finishing this book really gave me the sense of empowerment that I am able to take charge of my life and implement the solutions that she details in her book! Highly recommend to everyone to read this book!!
August 29, 2019
I was wowed by this book - which doesn't happen very often. It's incredibly relevant, strikes the chord of what our society is struggling with AND provides practical solutions. A book that fills a need for the world of psychology, academia and every human being in our country today - while being an easy to understand and enjoyable read. 5 stars for sure!
September 4, 2019
Hughes has a beautiful writing style that intrigued me from the beginning! Had a hard time putting this book down. I really appreciated how it was easy to follow but also gave such insightful advice. It really allowed me to see the kinds of healing that I need in my own life and how we don’t have to deny ourselves of the healing process. Everyone should read this book!!
September 6, 2019
Such a joy to read this book! I found Hughes to be extremely relatable not only in the way that she writes but in the manner that she views life. Her writing style is easy-to-follow but still extremely impactful with the content she puts out. I'm definitely going to be recommending this to all my friends and family. I believe this is the kind of book that can change your life.
August 5, 2019
This book really surprised me! It made so much sense shedding light on the issues we are currently having in society AND it presented solutions - instead of just 'naming' the problem. I recommend it to anyone - I believe you will DEFINITELY take something positive and useful away from this read.
August 29, 2019
I used to blame myself for the state of stress I often feel, trying to manage everything going on in life. As I read through Laurel's examples, using her expertise, I realized my reaction is only human! I love that she gave tools to cope with this to lead a calmer life - instead of a reactive one.
August 29, 2019
The comparisons of the human reaction to disasters and how our modern world is constantly reacting to what seems like an eternal state of disaster were really eye opening. SO much of what she talks about, is all too familiar to me. Throughout this book I found comfort, calm and hope.
August 29, 2019
This book hit on so many experiences and areas of life that follow these patterns. It was insightful and uplifting. I see what is going on around me, more clearly, and I love that the author took time to outline tools for living above the state of our society.
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