Summaries of books about Emotional Healing:
Life Will Be the Death of Me
. . . and you too!
Chelsea Handler
The book is a candid memoir where the comedian Chelsea Handler reflects on her personal life, sharing stories about her family, relationships, and career. It delves into her journey of self-discovery and the challenges she faced, including therapy and her political awakening post-2016 election.
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Good Morning, Monster
A Therapist Shares Five Heroic Stories of Emotional Recovery
Catherine Gildiner
The book presents five poignant case studies from the author's career as a clinical psychologist, detailing the profound emotional challenges and traumas faced by her patients. It explores their journeys of resilience and healing, showcasing the human capacity for recovery and the transformative power of therapy.
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Carry On, Warrior
The Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life
Glennon Doyle
The book is a collection of personal essays that delve into the author's journey through addiction, recovery, and motherhood, advocating for self-acceptance and the embrace of life's imperfections. It encourages readers to be courageous, to love deeply, and to accept their own vulnerability as a source of strength.
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Wintering
The power of rest and retreat in difficult times
Katherine May
The book explores the transformative power of taking a step back during life's challenging periods, akin to how nature enters a restful state during winter. It weaves personal narratives with stories from literature, mythology, and the natural world to illustrate the importance of embracing rest, reflection, and rejuvenation.
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Mind Over Mood
Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think
Dennis Greenberger|Christine A. Padesky
The book provides a step-by-step cognitive behavioral therapy approach to help readers identify and change distorted thinking patterns and unhelpful beliefs, aiming to improve emotional well-being and mental health. It includes practical exercises, worksheets, and tools to teach strategies for overcoming depression, anxiety, anger, guilt, and shame by altering negative thought processes.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple
10 Strategies for Managing Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Panic, and Worry
Seth J Gillihan
The book provides readers with practical strategies and tools derived from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help manage common mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and panic. It simplifies complex psychological concepts into actionable steps for improving mental well-being and developing healthier thought patterns.
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Don't Believe Everything You Think
Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering
Joseph Nguyen
The book explores the concept that personal suffering is often rooted in our own thoughts and perceptions, challenging readers to question their beliefs and assumptions. It provides insights and techniques to help individuals break free from negative thought patterns and achieve a more peaceful and fulfilling life.
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The Gift
14 Lessons to Save Your Life
Edith Eva Eger
The book presents a series of transformative lessons drawn from the author's experiences as a Holocaust survivor and therapist, offering guidance on how to free oneself from self-imposed limitations and embrace a life of freedom and healing. It combines personal memoir with practical advice, encouraging readers to confront their past, understand their present, and move positively into their future.
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The Emotion Code
How to Release Your Trapped Emotions for Abundant Health, Love, and Happiness
Bradley Nelson
The book presents a holistic healing method that aims to identify and release trapped emotions, which are believed to cause various physical and emotional ailments. It provides practical guidance on using the Emotion Code technique to improve overall well-being and achieve a more fulfilling life.
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Broken
Jenny Lawson
The book is a collection of humorous personal essays that delve into the author's experiences with mental illness, offering candid insights and anecdotes. It explores themes of depression, anxiety, and the author's quirky take on life's challenges, aiming to destigmatize mental health issues while providing laughter and comfort to readers.
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