Summaries of books about Emotional Healing:
You're Not Crazy - You're Codependent.
What You Need To Know If You've Been Affected By Addiction, Abuse Or Trauma
Jeanette Elisabeth Menter
The book provides insights into codependency, exploring how it often stems from addiction, abuse, or trauma in one's past. It offers guidance on recognizing codependent behaviors, understanding their origins, and outlines steps towards recovery and healthier relationships.
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Boundaries Where You End And I Begin
How To Recognize And Set Healthy Boundaries
Anne Katherine
The book provides guidance on identifying personal limits in various relationships and teaches readers how to assertively communicate and maintain these boundaries. It covers different types of boundaries, including physical, emotional, and spiritual, and offers practical advice for dealing with boundary violations.
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The Stories We Tell
Every Piece of Your Story Matters
Joanna Gaines
The book delves into the personal reflections and life lessons of the author, exploring the importance of embracing one's own story, including the challenges and triumphs. It encourages readers to find the meaning and beauty in their own experiences and to acknowledge how each aspect of their journey contributes to who they are.
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The Gaslight Effect
How to Spot and Survive the Hidden Manipulation Others Use to Control Your Life
Robin Stern
The book explores the concept of gaslighting, a form of psychological manipulation where a person is made to doubt their own reality and perceptions. It provides readers with strategies to recognize gaslighting behaviors, protect themselves from manipulation, and reclaim their sense of self.
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One Child
The True Story of a Tormented Six-Year-Old and the Brilliant Teacher Who Reached Out
Torey L. Hayden
The book recounts the experiences of a dedicated special education teacher who works with a severely troubled and abused six-year-old girl named Sheila. Through patience and innovative educational techniques, the teacher helps Sheila overcome her traumatic past and unlock her potential.
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Don't Feed the Monkey Mind
How to Stop the Cycle of Anxiety, Fear, and Worry
Jennifer Shannon
The book provides strategies and techniques based on cognitive behavioral therapy to help individuals manage and reduce anxiety, fear, and worry. It uses the metaphor of a "monkey mind" to describe the restless, unsettled, and uncontrollable nature of anxious thoughts, offering practical advice for calming this mental chatter and breaking the anxiety cycle.
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The Road Back to Me
Healing and Recovering From Co-dependency, Addiction, Enabling, and Low Self Esteem.
Lisa A. Romano
The book provides personal insights and practical guidance for individuals struggling with co-dependency, addiction, enabling behaviors, and low self-esteem, drawing from the author's own experiences. It offers strategies for healing and self-discovery, aiming to empower readers to break free from destructive patterns and build a healthier relationship with themselves and others.
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Why Do I Do That?
Psychological Defense Mechanisms and the Hidden Ways They Shape Our Lives
Joseph Burgo
The book explores the various psychological defense mechanisms that individuals unconsciously employ to protect themselves from feelings of shame, anxiety, and other uncomfortable emotions. It provides insight into how these defenses shape behavior and relationships, and offers guidance on how to recognize and overcome them for personal growth.
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The Mask of Masculinity
How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives
Lewis Howes
The book explores the societal expectations placed on men to conform to traditional masculine roles and the negative impact this can have on their emotional well-being and relationships. It offers insights and strategies for men to break free from these restrictive norms, embrace vulnerability, and cultivate authenticity and deeper connections with others.
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Picture This
How Pictures Work
Molly Bang
The book explores the mechanics behind why certain visual compositions evoke emotional responses, using simple shapes and colors to illustrate principles of visual design. It delves into the psychology of visual perception, demonstrating through examples how images can tell a story and convey complex messages effectively.
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