Summaries of books about Emotional Healing:
Running on Empty No More
Transform Your Relationships with Your Partner, Your Parents & Your Children
Jonice Webb
The book provides insights into how childhood emotional neglect affects adult relationships and offers practical advice on how to heal these wounds. It guides readers through the process of identifying past emotional neglect, understanding its impact on their current relationships, and taking steps to foster deeper connections with their partners, parents, and children.
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You Can Heal Your Heart
Finding Peace After a Breakup, Divorce, or Death
Louise Hay|David Kessler
The book provides guidance on how to cope with the emotional pain of loss, whether it's due to a breakup, divorce, or the death of a loved one. It combines affirmations, insights, and practical advice to help readers work through their grief and find a path to healing and acceptance.
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Grief One Day at a Time
365 Meditations to Help You Heal After Loss
Alan Wolfelt
The book provides a year's worth of short, daily meditations and practical guidance to support individuals through the grieving process after a loss. Each entry offers comfort and thoughtful insights to help readers face their sorrow one day at a time.
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Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life
How to Finally, Really Grow Up
James Hollis
The book explores the psychological challenges of midlife, encouraging readers to confront their past, reassess their life's direction, and seek personal growth. It provides guidance on how to navigate the transition into the latter stages of life by finding purpose, authenticity, and a deeper sense of self.
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Run Towards the Danger
Confrontations with a Body of Memory
Sarah Polley
The book is a collection of personal essays where the author reflects on her experiences with trauma, memory, and the complexities of the human condition. She delves into her own life events, including a serious concussion and the challenges of motherhood, to explore themes of resilience and the power of confronting one's past.
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Women Who Think Too Much
How to Break Free of Overthinking and Reclaim Your Life
Susan Nolen-Hoeksema
The book delves into the patterns of overthinking prevalent among women, examining how excessive rumination on problems can lead to anxiety and depression. It offers practical strategies for breaking the cycle of overthinking, including cognitive techniques and lifestyle changes to help readers regain control of their thoughts and improve their overall well-being.
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The Little Book of Big Change
The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit
Amy Johnson.
The book presents a psychological approach to understanding and overcoming habits without relying on willpower, emphasizing the role of thought patterns and insights in creating lasting change. It offers practical strategies and real-life examples to help readers break free from negative behaviors by tapping into their innate mental health and wisdom.
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My Name is Hope
Anxiety, depression, and life after melancholy
John Mark Comer
The book delves into the author's personal experiences with anxiety and depression, offering a blend of practical advice, spiritual insight, and psychological understanding to help readers navigate their own mental health challenges. It emphasizes the importance of faith, community, and professional help in the journey towards healing and a life beyond despair.
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Taming Your Gremlin
A Surprisingly Simple Method for Getting Out of Your Own Way
Richard David Carson
The book presents a practical methodology for individuals to overcome self-defeating thoughts and behaviors by identifying and confronting their inner critic, often referred to as the "gremlin." It offers strategies for increased self-awareness and mindfulness, enabling readers to live more fulfilling lives by mastering their thoughts and emotions.
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Forgive for Good
A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness
Fred Luskin
The book presents a step-by-step approach for learning the process of forgiveness, which the author argues is a key to reducing stress, anger, and depression. It combines research with practical exercises to help individuals release grudges and move on from past hurts to improve their emotional and physical well-being.
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