Fear takes many forms -- dread, panic, anxiety, self-consciousness, superstition, and negativity -- and manifests itself in many ways -- avoidance, procrastination, judgment, control, and agitation, to name just a few. Whether we are afraid of the dark or being alone, of failure or commitment, of public speaking or flying, fear dominates our lives, affecting nearly every decision we make.
Combining compelling stories from the author′s twenty-five-year practice, examples from his own struggles with addiction and depression, and...
It′s Time to Take Back Your Life
Fear takes many forms -- dread, panic, anxiety, self-consciousness, superstition, and negativity -- a...
Nutshell E-ssays From the author of Embracing Fear
Brief, powerful, entertaining reminders for the therapeutically forgetful, such as...
. Always reserve the right to disagree with yourself. . Respect others' opinions. Trust your own good judgment. . Decision turns Desperation into Determination. . Always move toward your demons; they take their power from your retreat. . Learn from failure and it becomes success. . Everything is a phase. . Courage is to fear as light is to darkness. . Don't let your insights live with you rent-free. Put them to work. . Learn from the past; then get the...
Nutshell E-ssays From the author of Embracing Fear
Brief, powerful, entertaining reminders for the therapeutically forgetful, such as...
Recovery from an eating disorder requires support of all kinds, and this book is filled with ideas, exercises, and insights. Based on Kerrigan's own inspiring story, Telling Ed No! is a toolbox of over 100 practical recovery tools, from family interventions, yoga, and massage, to music, role playing and even holding ice! Each tool brings the recovery process to life with prompts for reflection and discussion. Readers looking for guidance will learn: why having a "treatment team" is essential and how to assemble one, how to end self-destructive behaviors such as cutting and over-exercising,...
Recovery from an eating disorder requires support of all kinds, and this book is filled with ideas, exercises, and insights. Based on Kerrigan's own i...
A step-by-step guide to overcoming damaging self-criticism, developing a compassionate relationship with the self, and living a more positive and productive life, free of the committee of internal voices that dismiss strengths and magnify blunders and mistakes. Based on the author's inspiring "self-image workshops," The Self-Forgiveness Handbook takes readers through a program of guided exercises that introduce and reinforce the seven essential components of self-forgiveness and personal responsibility.
A step-by-step guide to overcoming damaging self-criticism, developing a compassionate relationship with the self, and living a more positive and prod...
The Greater Possibilities is a down-to-earth, no-nonsense guide with the uncanny ability to speak directly to each and every reader. With the author's unique mix of practical psychology, emotional empathy, wisdom and humor, this little book becomes your own personal coach to a clearer understanding of yourself and an effective guide to creating a personalized path to long-lasting change and emotional freedom. This is not a book of jargon and platitudes; it is a book of genuine introspection with principles and practices you will enlist immediately into your day-to-day life. Psychotherapists,...
The Greater Possibilities is a down-to-earth, no-nonsense guide with the uncanny ability to speak directly to each and every reader. With the author's...
