The ASP Collection
Book 1: The Subtle Injury of Influence
Managing Experiences, People and the Media that Affect Your Mental Health
The Subtle Injury of Influence explores how past experiences, relationships and exposure to social and media messages can shape our thoughts, emotions and behaviour—often outside our awareness. Through psychological reflection, this book invites readers to consider the impact of influence with self-compassion and patience, supporting personal growth that unfolds at a respectful and sustainable pace.
The Inner Voyage
Book 1 takes you on a journey into you. Looking closely at who you are, what has shaped you, what is working for you, and what is perhaps not serving you so well.
Along the way, there is a strong emphasis the importance of self-compassion and patience, with opportunities to develop these skills through supportive exercises.
Change takes time, and this resource is here to support you in taking small, meaningful steps that respect your individual pace and experiences. Whether you’re aiming to build resilience, reduce stress, or better manage emotional challenges, this book offers supportive structures and undertaking each part from a space of kindness.
Working from a broad perspective
In building a kind and realistic approach to self-care we integrate principles from mindfulness, emotion-focused therapy, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based approaches to support psychological growth.
In Book 1: The Subtle Injury of Influence
Through guided self-reflection and evidence-informed strategies, we learn to:
Identify internalised beliefs that may be affecting our confidence and self-worth
Explore the emotional impact of past experiences and social messaging
Understand the role of self-compassion in navigating personal change
Begin building a framework for sustainable emotional care
Part of the Adaptable Sustainable Psychology Collection.
Available in paperback and e-book
What readers are saying
“A thoughtful read that invites you to slow down, reflect, and take time with each chapter. I especially appreciated the calming exercises and the opportunity to gain new insights into myself and others.”
“This book thoughtfully explores how past experiences shape us, encouraging reflection and self-kindness. The exercises support a gentle, compassionate approach to understanding oneself.”
“You can open the book at almost any point and find something supportive and meaningful.”
“It doesn’t claim to solve mental health challenges, but it equips readers with tools to help recognise and manage the subtle forces shaping their wellbeing — Reader review, Goodreads”
Reader reflections are individual experiences and do not represent guaranteed outcomes. This book is intended for reflective and educational purposes and is not a substitute for psychological therapy.
Video introduction to The Subtle Injury of Influence
In this short video, the author introduces the key themes explored in The Subtle Injury of Influence and the ideas that shaped the book.
This video offers an introduction to the psychology book The Subtle Injury of Influence, exploring how past experiences, relationships and social messaging can influence thoughts, emotions and behaviour, often outside our awareness.