Summaries of books about Emotional Healing:
Character Reactions from Head to Toe
Valerie Howard
The book provides writers with a comprehensive list of physical reactions, expressions, and movements to depict characters' emotions and thoughts in their storytelling. It serves as a reference to help authors convey nuanced character responses using various parts of the body, enhancing the depth and believability of their characters.
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Healing for Damaged Emotions
David A. Seamands
The book provides a Christian perspective on emotional healing, addressing issues such as low self-esteem, the effects of negative emotions, and the psychological impact of past traumas. It offers biblical insights and practical advice for overcoming these emotional barriers through faith, forgiveness, and the acceptance of God's love.
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"Don't You Know Who I Am?"
How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility
Ramani Durvasula
The book offers insights into the pervasive culture of narcissism, entitlement, and incivility in contemporary society, providing readers with strategies to recognize, understand, and deal with these toxic behaviors in others. It also empowers individuals to maintain their own mental well-being when interacting with difficult personalities in various aspects of life, including personal relationships and the workplace.
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I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki
A Memoir
Baek Sehee, Anton Hur
The book is a candid personal account of the author's experiences with psychiatry and her own mental health struggles, particularly depression and anxiety. It combines diary entries, essays, and therapy session narratives to explore the complexities of mental illness and the journey towards healing, punctuated by the author's craving for a comforting Korean dish, tteokbokki.
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The Ugly Cry
How I Became a Person
Danielle Henderson
The memoir recounts the author's upbringing with her tough-love grandmother after being abandoned by her mother, detailing her experiences of resilience and self-discovery. It humorously and poignantly explores themes of family, identity, and overcoming adversity through the lens of Henderson's unconventional childhood and the often questionable, yet impactful, advice of her grandmother.
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You Can Do All Things
Drawings, Affirmations and Mindfulness to Help With Anxiety and Depression (TheLatestKate)
Kate Allan
The book is a collection of whimsical, colorful illustrations paired with uplifting affirmations and messages of encouragement designed to provide comfort and support to those dealing with anxiety and depression. It incorporates elements of mindfulness and self-care to inspire positivity and resilience in its readers.
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Permission to Mourn
A New Way to Do Grief
Tom Zuba
The book presents a transformative approach to grieving, encouraging readers to embrace their pain and grief as a pathway to healing. It offers practical guidance and personal stories to help individuals create a life of peace and joy after experiencing the loss of a loved one.
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This Is How
Proven Aid in Overcoming Shyness, Molestation, Fatness, Spinsterhood, Grief, Disease, Lushery, Decrepitude & More. For Young and Old Alike.
Augusten Burroughs
The book offers unconventional advice and coping mechanisms for dealing with a variety of personal challenges and life issues. It combines memoir-like anecdotes with direct, often humorous guidance to help readers navigate through their struggles and find individual paths to healing.
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F*ck Feelings
One Shrink's Practical Advice for Managing All Life's Impossible Problems
Michael Bennett|Sarah Bennett
The book offers a humorous yet pragmatic approach to dealing with life's challenges, emphasizing the importance of managing expectations and accepting imperfections. It provides actionable advice for tackling common issues such as failure, relationships, and self-improvement, by focusing on what individuals can control rather than their emotions.
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Meditations to Heal Your Life
Louise L. Hay
The book offers a collection of positive affirmations and inspirational thoughts designed to foster self-esteem, personal growth, and healing. It encourages readers to reflect on their thoughts and feelings to create a more loving and healthy mindset.
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