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Book SynopsisWhen life feels like itâs spinning out of control, people often respond with negative emotions and moods that can make coping with problems even more difficult. This book helps readers understand how they can view situations more rationally, taking command of their emotions and lives.
Trade ReviewOften we don’t understand why we feel the way we do and why we act the way we do. Taking Charge of Your Emotions: A Guide to Better Psychological Health and Well-Being will put you on the road to being in charge of yourself. The authors provide specific strategies like disputing irrational beliefs which will guide you. A book well worth reading. -- Nancy K. Schlossberg, Professor Emerita, University of Maryland and author of 9 books including Revitalizing Retirement: Reshaping Your Identity, Relationships, and Purpose
Taking Charge of Your Emotions teaches how to understand who you are and how to create healthy connections to others. Dr. Primavera and Dr. Pascale have deftly untangled the complex aspects of human emotions, behavior and theory into a straightforward, gratifying read -- chock-full with valuable tips and meaningful approaches. The wisdom gained from their many years of being social scientists is evident on each and every page. -- Deborah Serani, PsyD, Professor at Adelphi University and author of Living with Depression
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1: Understanding People 2: The Four Psychological Functions 3: Beliefs, Emotions, Conscious and Unconscious Functioning 4: More about Understanding People 5: The Basics of Taking Control 6: Changing Your Thinking Patterns 7: Interpersonal Relationships 8: Effective Communication 9: Handling Difficult Interactions 10: Developing and Fine-Tuning Your Skills Appendix: Recommended Readings
