Summaries of books about Emotional Healing:
Working With Emotional Intelligence
Daniel Goleman
The book delves into the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace, exploring how self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills impact professional success. It provides insights and strategies for individuals to enhance their emotional intelligence and for organizations to foster emotionally intelligent work environments.
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Let Love Have the Last Word
A Memoir
(Musician) Common
The book is an introspective reflection on the various forms of love as experienced and understood by the author, encompassing familial relationships, romantic partnerships, and self-love. It delves into personal anecdotes and life lessons, emphasizing the transformative power of love and its role in personal growth and community building.
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Emotional First Aid
Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts
Guy Winch
The book provides practical strategies for treating psychological wounds such as rejection, guilt, failure, and loneliness, drawing on scientific research to offer techniques for managing emotions and improving emotional health. It equips readers with tools to overcome negative feelings, build emotional resilience, and maintain mental well-being.
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Redefining Anxiety
What It Is, What It Isn't, and How to Get Your Life Back
John Delony
The book demystifies anxiety by distinguishing it from stress and fear, and provides practical strategies for managing and overcoming it. It aims to empower readers with tools to reclaim control over their mental health and improve their overall well-being.
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The Five Invitations
Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully
Frank Ostaseski
The book presents five key invitations or lessons gleaned from the experiences of those at the end of life, offering insights on embracing death as a means of living more fully. It explores themes of love, loss, forgiveness, and transformation, encouraging readers to reflect on their own lives and priorities.
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But It's Your Family . . .
Cutting Ties with Toxic Family Members and Loving Yourself in the Aftermath
Sherrie Campbell
The book provides guidance on how to identify and detach from toxic family relationships that negatively impact one's mental and emotional well-being. It offers strategies for setting boundaries, dealing with guilt, and fostering self-love and healing after distancing oneself from harmful familial dynamics.
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Existential Kink
Unmask Your Shadow and Embrace Your Power
Carolyn Elliott
The book presents a provocative approach to personal development that involves confronting and finding pleasure in one's own undesirable traits and life challenges. It encourages readers to explore their subconscious desires and perceived limitations through a process of embracing and integrating their shadow selves to unlock a more authentic and powerful existence.
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Emotional Blackmail
When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation, and Guilt to Manipulate You
Susan Forward|Donna Frazier
The book explores the dynamics of manipulative relationships, identifying the tactics used by individuals to exert control through fear, obligation, and guilt. It provides strategies for recognizing, understanding, and effectively responding to emotional blackmail to establish healthier boundaries and relationships.
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The Essential Enneagram
The Definitive Personality Test and Self-Discovery Guide -- Revised & Updated
David Daniels|Virginia Price
The book introduces readers to the Enneagram system, a model of human personality comprising nine interconnected personality types, providing a test to help individuals identify their type. It offers insights into each type's motivations, fears, and how they interact with others, serving as a tool for personal growth and improved relationships.
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How to Fix a Broken Heart
Guy Winch
The book explores the psychological impact of heartbreak and pet loss, offering practical advice on how to manage emotional pain and recover from these distressing experiences. It delves into the science of emotional healing and provides strategies to help readers cope with their grief and rebuild their lives.
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