Summaries of books about Emotional Healing:
Living Beyond Your Feelings
Controlling Emotions So They Don't Control You
Joyce Meyer
The book explores the nature of human emotions and the impact they have on daily life, offering practical advice on how to manage feelings effectively to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life. It provides strategies for recognizing emotional triggers and teaches readers how to respond rather than react to their emotions, drawing from biblical wisdom and psychological insights.
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The Emotion Thesaurus
A Writer's Guide to Character Expression
Becca Puglisi|Angela Ackerman
The book provides an extensive list of human emotions, offering writers a range of physical signals, internal sensations, and mental responses associated with each feeling to help them depict characters' emotions more effectively. It also includes advice on avoiding common emotional writing pitfalls and techniques for creating deeper character expression.
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Becoming the Narcissist’s Nightmare
How to Devalue and Discard the Narcissist While Supplying Yourself
Shahida Arabi
The book provides strategies and insights for individuals who have been involved with narcissists, focusing on how to heal, empower oneself, and effectively respond to narcissistic abuse. It offers practical advice on breaking free from the cycle of abuse and reclaiming one's life through self-care and personal growth.
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The Velvet Rage
Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World
Alan Downs Ph. D.
The book explores the unique challenges faced by gay men due to societal stigma and internalized homophobia, offering insights into the emotional landscape and the journey towards self-acceptance. It provides strategies for overcoming shame and building a fulfilling life, drawing on psychological research and personal narratives.
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We Are the Luckiest
The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life
Laura McKowen
The book is a memoir that explores the author's journey through alcoholism and the transformative power of sobriety. It delves into the challenges and revelations she encounters, offering insights into the unexpected joys and deep fulfillment that come with living an alcohol-free life.
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A Woman's Way through the Twelve Steps
Stephanie Covington
The book adapts the traditional Twelve Steps recovery program to reflect the specific needs of women, incorporating personal stories and practical advice to address the emotional, psychological, and spiritual challenges faced by women in recovery. It offers guidance on how to create a holistic and empowering approach to overcoming addiction, with a focus on building self-esteem and developing healthy relationships.
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Chatter
The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It
Ethan Kross
The book explores the silent conversations individuals have with themselves, delving into the impact of this internal chatter on behavior, emotions, and decision-making. It offers insights and strategies for managing and directing these internal dialogues to improve mental health and enhance life performance.
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Hardcore Self Help
F**k Anxiety
Robert Duff
The book offers a conversational, no-nonsense approach to coping with anxiety, blending humor with practical advice and personal anecdotes. It aims to provide readers with actionable strategies to manage anxiety symptoms and improve their mental health without overwhelming jargon.
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Permission to Feel
Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive
Marc Brackett,Ph.D.
The book presents a framework for understanding and managing emotions through the RULER approach, advocating for emotional intelligence as a critical skill for personal well-being and success. It offers strategies for recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing, and regulating emotions to foster healthier relationships, more effective learning environments, and more compassionate societies.
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The Drama of the Gifted Child
The Search for the True Self
Alice Miller
The book explores the challenges faced by individuals who, as children, learned to suppress their emotions and needs to meet the expectations of their parents, leading to a loss of their true selves. It delves into the long-term psychological impact of this dynamic and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and healing from these childhood traumas to achieve personal authenticity and emotional well-being.
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