Assertiveness and motivation Books

Book SynopsisThe practice of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is made even more accessible in this fun, easy-to-understand, and illustrated companion to The Happiness Trap There’s this idea going around that we’re always supposed to be happy—and it’s making us miserable. The good news is, if you can learn to let go of that impossible expectation, your life will be a whole lot happier. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a simple, self-administered therapy that uses mindfulness to enable you to do just that. In this follow-up to his bestselling The Happiness Trap, Russ Harris shows how you, like millions of other people, can use ACT to start living a life that’s far richer, fuller, and more meaningful. You will learn how ACT can help you:• Reduce stress and worry• Handle painful feelings and thoughts more effectively• Break self-defeating habits• Overcome insecurity and self-doubt• Recognize and treasure the whole range of emotions that make up a satisfying life

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Book SynopsisTo honor her mother's deathbed advice to head off breast cancer to “be there” for her boys, Krista Hammerbacher Haapala chose to trade healthy breasts for longevity and peace of mind. In Body 2.0, Haapala chronicles the personal research, medical process, bodily changes, and the emotional toll involved in the more than two-year odyssey of what she referred to as her “Body 2.0 vision quest.” Through it all, Haapala shares her insights for living awake during even the darkest times, and captures the raw ebbs and flows she and her family experience in the face of her wrenching decision. She takes on body image, the sexualization of breast cancer, motherhood, and maternal relationships, as well as how to sustain an intimate, loving partnership. An unflinching, irreverent take on preventative double mastectomy, Body 2.0 is a guide to reframing adversity, finding inspiration, and shaping your own life.Trade Review"A little transcendentalist, a little bit rock and roll, Haapala made her decision and stuck with it…Recommended for most patient health collections.” —Library Journal "Body 2.0 is a touching exploration of body image, motherhood, and the sexualization of breasts and breast cancer.” —Bustle, "12 Memoirs by Badass Women to Add to Your Wishlist in Fall 2016” "From redefining her body image to sustaining a steamy intimate relationship in the face of health drama, the scenes of this moving memoir will reawaken every woman’s soul to the power of existence and stir a yearning to hold on to it forever." —Working Mother Magazine "This emotionally raw memoir captures the authentic the struggle between physical health and the mental strain of bravely choosing a preventative double mastectomy, redefining sexiness, and overcoming society's dangerously shallow dogmas of what it means to be beautiful.” —YourTango, "10 Fall Memoirs That Will Make You Believe In Love Again” “A courageous and passionate diary of transformation. Anyone facing medical trauma will find resilience in this first-person account of what it means to be a mother, a partner, and a fully embodied woman in the face of body-altering surgery.” —Gina Ogden, PhD, LMFT, author of Expanding the Practice of Sex Therapy “In Body 2.0, Krista reaches out, grabs a hold of the reader’s hand, and walks you through her transformative journey in which she faces her fear, pain, loss, anger, and grief with exceptional honesty and courage. Witnessing Krista allow the power of love, joy, gratitude, and hope become her ultimate guides will inspire every reader to trust your own power and be brave in your decisions, and honor yourself, your body, and your spirit, each and every day.” —Julie Burton, author of The Self-Care Solution: A Modern Mother’s Must-Have Guide to Health and Well-Being, JulieBburton.com “Author Krista Haapala beautifully documents her emotional trajectory, along with her physical journey, through a major medical procedure in the wake of grieving, and learning from, her mother's death. She explores what it means to be a wife, mother and, most of all, herself: a woman intent on making the best choices possible for her present and her future. In the process, she challenges much of the conventional wisdom about breast cancer as she makes pro-active decisions and comes to know her body and mind more intimately. Body 2.0 is a heartfelt memoir that will speak to anyone who cares about those touched by breast cancer.” —Rachel Kramer Bussel, editor, Best Women's Erotica of the Year series “Books can be life-altering. Fewer are life-saving. This book offers the gift of both . . . you can’t help but feel intoxicated with the power of her journey and her vulnerability and relate it to your own. With her passion for debunking myths, exposing culture, and sharing her deepest truth, Krista challenges her inner critic and limits, and welcomes you to consider your own. This book will be at finger’s reach in my therapy practice for all women experiencing a cancer diagnosis, seeking a prophylactic approach to their health choices or body image dissonance, and couples who probably could never imagine that a medical crisis could ever bring them closer.” —Jennifer A. Wiessner, LCSW, AASECT Sex Therapist “Although inspired by her body and her mastectomy, Body 2.0 is about the journey to find power in both. Krista, by sharing her path, gives us permission to explore our own feelings, and make our own decisions about or bodies, and our future. It's not about choosing life, it's about choosing to live. As one who coaches both the minds and bodies of people all day long, this book, with its mixture of prose and poetry, will be a great tool.” —Alyssa Royse, Life and Body Coach, Seattle, WA “Body 2.0 is an inspirational memoir about breast cancer that is full of beauty and honesty while facing doubt, denial, and control head on. A woman consciously making a challenging decision to cut breast cancer off at the pass and sharing her experiences along the way, Krista's unending positivity and strength shines throughout.” —Lanae St. John, DHS, ACS, TheMamaSutra.net

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Book SynopsisIn spite of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, many women are still afraid to say no to unwanted sexual advances and reluctant to report sexual violations. Far too many college students are being raped and are afraid to report it. Women are subjected to sexual harassment, sexual bullying, and sexual pressure every day on the street, at work, and at home but are unable to speak truth to power or to report these sexual offenses. I’m Saying No! is written specifically for these women—women who are still afraid to speak up for themselves, women who need to learn how to do so, and women whose personal history of child sexual abuse or sexual assault as an adult has wounded them so much that they have lost their voice. Here, Beverly Engel—an internationally recognized psychotherapist and acclaimed advocate for victims of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse—offers a ground-breaking program to help all the women who have been silenced by past trauma, women who were raised to believe they didn’t have a right to say no, and women who have spoken out in the past only to go unheard. Bold and timely, I’m Saying No! offers women the encouragement, support, and guidelines they need in order to become the powerful women they are—women who believe in themselves and stand up for themselves.Trade Review"In light of the #MeToo movement, psy­chologist Engel provides women with hope, comfort, and a num­ber of preventative strategies in reacting to and recovering from sexual assault....This comprehensive book supplies women and interested general readers with everything they need to know, from healing after childhood abuse to ending sexual harassment. Essential for all women." —Library Journal, STARRED Review “Beverly Engel knows how hard it can be to speak your truth when it comes to assaults on women, and in her new self-help book, she aims to help women who have fallen victim to these crimes. I’m Saying No! provides a guide for those who are too afraid to speak up and get the justice they deserve.” —Parade, "10 Life-Changing Self-Help Books Every Woman Should Read in 2019" “I’m Saying No! serves as an empowering guide for women as they learn how to own their ‘No!” Beverly empowers readers to stand up against sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual pressure, while equipping them with practical tools to do so. The author pulls from her three decades of experience as a licensed psychotherapist and advocate for victims to help women both build their courage and find their voice. Through well-researched explanations, real-life stories from clients, and helpful guides, Engel builds on the momentum of #MeToo and #TimesUp by encouraging readers to speak out." —Fupping.com, "8 Definitive Books on Feminism and Its Struggle" "Engel’s tone is chatty and empowering as she reminds victims that they can move past an assault, and encourages all women to become comfortable at expressing anger . . . The book does a good job of presenting strategies to develop self-awareness, recognize potential threats, and get out of problematic situations. A useful guide to combating sexual violence and raising women’s self-esteem." —Kirkus Reviews “Beverly provides much-needed strategies, information, and support for every woman who has or is still being traumatized by any kind of sexual misconduct, whether it is in the workplace or elsewhere. I strongly recommend it for all women no matter their age or circumstances.” —Gretchen Carlson, television journalist, best-selling author of Be Fierce and empowerment advocate “This book is an excellent resource that helps women who have experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual pressure to use their voice to speak truth and take a stand. An empowering book that I highly recommend.” —Raychelle Cassada Lohmann, author of The Sexual Trauma Workbook for Teen Girls “In her latest book, Engel provides readers with useful guidance for saying no to would-be sexual abusers and encourages readers to practice what it feels like to use those two simple but imperfect letters—N-O!—a skill that benefits people of all ages." —Holly Kearl, founder of Stop Street Harassment “It’s easy enough to tell women to 'say no' but, in reality, there is nothing easy about saying no if you are a woman. Engel’s book doesn’t only shed light on why this remains true, even in the age of MeToo and TimesUp, but it provides readers with critical, pragmatic tools and strategies designed to confront and report gender harassment, sexual assault, and childhood abuse effectively.” —Soraya Chemaly, author of Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women’s Anger

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Book SynopsisJill Sherer Murray lived in a dead-end relationship into her forties before she finally let it go. She was like millions of women who struggle with whether to stay in a loveless marriage, a bad relationship, or give up on dating altogether, believing love isn’t in the cards. You may be struggling with a similar decision yourself. Perhaps you’re terrified of being single, and yet you don’t truly feel you’re living the life you want. With warmth and honesty, Murray shows you how letting go—of feeling stuck, afraid, and alone, and of believing what you’ve got is all you deserve—can free you from a life that isn’t serving you. She knows this is true, because she did it herself—and ultimately attracted the love and life she wanted. Through her story, other women’s stories, surprising facts and statistics, and helpful exercises, Big Wild Love will show you the way back to the self you’ve lost. It will put you on the path to change and teach you that, wherever you are, it’s never too late to start anew and find the Big Wild Love you deserve.Table of ContentsContents Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Part 1: Big Wild Love Chapter 1. Self-Love with Intention ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Chapter 2. The Story You Tell Yourself …………………………………………………………………………………………………. Chapter 3. New Beliefs in Practice ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Part 2: The Six-Step Process Chapter 4. The Epiphany ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Chapter 5. The Aftermath ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Chapter 6. The End Goal ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Chapter 7. The Options …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Chapter 8. The Letting Go Hit List …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Chapter 9. The Plan ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Afterward ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Acknowledgements ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… About the Author …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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