Apt Psychology is proud to present some products now available for purchase.
Summarised History of the English Language – Who, What, Where, When and How
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Summarised History of the English Language is an engaging, accessible exploration of how English transformed from a cluster of early Germanic dialects into today’s global lingua franca. Written for curious learners, history lovers, educators, and anyone who has ever wondered why English is both fascinating and frustrating, this book traces the remarkable journey of the language across continents, cultures, and centuries.
The book unpacks the major forces that shaped English: ancient Indo-European roots, Celtic and Norse influences, the Norman Conquest, religious upheavals, wars, migration, and the rise of literacy. It reveals how explorers, monarchs, scientists, authors, and ordinary people all left permanent marks on English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. From Chaucer to Shakespeare, from the Printing Press to radio and television, the book shows how each era transformed not just how English was spoken, but how it was understood. Modern influences take centre stage as well including industry jargon, global trade, aviation, computing, memes, emojis, social media, and artificial intelligence, all examined for how they reshape expression, interaction, and identity. The book highlights how English constantly adapts: borrowing, blending, inventing, simplifying, and complicating itself in response to the world around it. Presented in an enjoyable and summarised format, this book serves as a perfect entry point for readers who want to understand the evolution of English without being overwhelmed. It offers a big-picture overview that is richly informative, surprisingly entertaining, and designed to spark deeper interest in the language that connects billions of people today. Available for purchase online internationally at many book stores including:
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Eclectic Human Body
The Interplay of Western Centric and Eastern Centric Human Health Sciences, the Differences and their Integration.
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This book combines the majority of the below Eclectic Human Body and Learning Books and adds extra sections that help to examine the strengths and weaknesses of the Western and Eastern health science approaches. It also includes examples of how health improves with the integration of both paradigms.
Written for older Adolescents and adults. This book was written by Apt Psychology owner Shayne Pattie. If you would like to purchase the book 'My Eclectic Human Body' it is available online internationally at many book stores including:
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Bob and the Click of Death Trilogy
If you are interested in reading fiction, then Shayne has written a small trilogy centered around Bob. It begins with a basic psychological question of morality, then explores what it means to be human, and finally explore what it means to be alive.
It is available online internationally at many book stores including:
It is available online internationally at many book stores including:
- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/shayne%20pattie
My Eclectic Human Body
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If you want to understand the human body better but don't know where to start then the book 'My Eclectic Human Body' (305pg) is a great place to start. The book begins by discussing the many body systems, different cultural paradigms of the human body, the Herbalist understanding of the human body, nutrition, and psychology regarding the brain and body connections, and many other ideas. Next the book looks at the philosophies and focuses of various martial arts and self-defence related ideas. Finally, the book finishes with a look at various exercises including Pilates, Gym, Calisthenics, Acrobatic Circus and many more.
Written for older Adolescents and adults. This book was written by Apt Psychology owner Shayne Pattie, who wanted to share ideas that he felt other people would benefit from regarding their overall health and their mental health. The book was edited by Phillip Deguara, and the cover art was completed by Angela Pattie. If you would like to purchase the book 'My Eclectic Human Body' it is available online internationally at many book stores including :
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Journey From Ignorance to Self-Awareness
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The book explores a local author's journey from what they describe as "Ignorance to Self-Awareness". It discusses abuse, support and achievement through a neurodivergent lens.
If you would like to purchase this book it is available online internationally at many book stores including:
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Learning: Understanding Oneself and Improving How We Learn
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The Learning: Understanding Oneself and Improving How We Learn (218pg) explores a range of ideas and perspectives on learning, offering readers different paths to better understand their own learning needs. Ideas such as the 12 Learning Styles, Sensory Impacts on learning, Psychology Frameworks, Goal Frameworks, Motivation, Music and Learning and Neurodivergence and Learning.
This book was written by Apt Psychology owner Shayne Pattie, who wanted to share ideas that he felt other people would benefit from regarding their learning strengths and difficulties. This book was edited by Dr. Shellee Franssen and Peta-Jane Pattie, cover art was completed by Angela Pattie, and had contributions from Gayle Roe and Claire Dickson. If you would like to purchase this book it is available online internationally at many book stores including :
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Beginner Trauma Workshop
$100 USD
This course is for professionals wanting to understand the basics of trauma and how they can best assist the people they work with. It covers "Bottom Up" (Grounding) and "Top Down" (problem solving and behaviour change) tools.
The course uses aspects of various therapies this professional has completed professional training including CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy), ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Sensory Tools and many more.
You can access this course at: https://shayne-s-school-b727.thinkific.com/
The course uses aspects of various therapies this professional has completed professional training including CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy), ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Sensory Tools and many more.
You can access this course at: https://shayne-s-school-b727.thinkific.com/