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An updated edition of the bestselling guide on reprogramming one's negative thoughts and behaviour

Once the province of mental health professionals, CBT (or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) has gained wide acceptance as the treatment of choice for anyone looking to overcome anxiety, lose weight, manage anger, beat an addiction, or simply gain a new outlook on life. Written by two CBT therapists, this bestselling guide helps you apply the principles of CBT in your everyday life-allowing you to spot errors in your thinking; tackle toxic thoughts; refocus and retrain your awareness; and finally, stand up to and become free of the fear, depression, anger, and obsessions that have been plaguing you.

• Includes tips on establishing ten healthy attitudes for living as well as ten ways to lighten up
• Helps you chart a path by defining problems and setting goals
• Offers advice on taking a fresh look at your past, overcoming any obstacles to progress as well as ways to maintain your CBT gains
• Includes new and refreshed content, including chapters on how to beat an addiction and overcome body image issues

With indispensable advice on finding your way out of the debilitating maze of negative thoughts and actions, the book is brimming with invaluable suggestions that will have even a confirmed pessimist well armed for the journey forward. ... Read more

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Great Book!
I would recommend this book to anyone as it is very well written and informative.I know this book is a great asset for me due to stress and the state of the economy.Highly recommended and if it will help a Veteran like me it will be of great value to anyone in these times we are living in,one of the best self help books I have ever read and very easy to understand.Buy this book,you won't be sorry! A+++

Very helpful publishing
I am a qualified counsellor and using this book to be able to assist street kids to understand the techniques we use is wonderful.Perfect natural down to earth illustration of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.Worth the buy.Thanks

An exceptional resource for people, patients and professionals!
This is an exceptional book with tons of practical and accessible information to help people struggling with emotional issues such as depression, anger, and anxiety. It is comprehensive in its scope covering everything from CBT concepts, sleep hygiene and mindfulness.This is a book that can help everyone from a person wanting to improve the quality of their life to a mental health professional working with clients.

There were two minor things that I noticed.First, the book appears to be written by an individual from the U.K.There are several instances where the British spelling of words are used (e.g.offence versus offense). (I initially thought the words were misspelled!)Second, some of the worksheets are little difficult to read and were not optimally transposed for the Kindle version.

Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone interesting in learning more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and how to apply it in their daily life. It's easily to understand and fun to read!A great buy for your Kindle and an exceptional resource for self-help/mental health!

Dummies Rule!
When I need to know about a subject I find out if there is a For Dummies book about it.They don't mess around, they just tell it like it is.This book covered everything I needed to know in a no nonsense style.
Amazon comes through again, when I needed a book that my local bookstore did not have in stock.

Useful for the layman
While this book is well written and covers its material well, it limits itself to only a couple of the applications of CBT theory. Its utility is limited but would be a useful beginning point for the layman, but overly simplistic for the MH professional. ... Read more

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Become a life coach-for yourself and others-with this practical, informative guide

If you're interested in doing away with negative beliefs, making a significant change in your life, and, finally, create-and live-the life you want, life coaching is the key. In this practical introduction, you will learn the empowering techniques essential to life coaching-including putting together an action plan, getting your priorities straight, staying focused, defining true success, overcoming common obstacles, and coaching yourself to happiness.

• With more information than ever before, this new updated edition includes material on emotional intelligence and active listening

With insights on what to expect from life coaching and how to develop your own life coaching techniques, the book offers sound advice on what it takes to become a professional life coach. If you simply want to create more balance in your life, become more productive, and enjoy a more fulfilling existence, Life Coaching For Dummies holds the answer. ... Read more

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A biography of the man who revolutionised the practice of psychotherapy, putting the emphasis on the constructive potential of people rather than the destructive. ... Read more

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A layman's guide to acupuncture, explaining how acupuncture works, and describing the system of medical and general philosophy behind it, with information on how to find an acupuncturist and what to expect at a consultation. ... Read more

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Whether you are male or female, body language is everything when it comes to attracting and dating the opposite sex. What body language signals are you sending out? Can you interpret the body language of another person and understand what it's telling you? Is he interested in you? Is she inviting you to hit on her? Dating and Mating: Reading the Body Language Signals provides a brief, but comprehensive overview of this all important subject that is essential to dating success. Conversation is but a small component of communication. Body language plays the dominant role. Body language doesn't lie. Learning how to read it will give you insights into a person that their words cannot. Expressing positive body talk and learning how to accurately interpret another person's body language signals is a dating art form that every man and woman should learn. ... Read more

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1997 - Three Rivers Press - Paperback - 1st Edition - Your Heart's Desire - Instruction for Creating the Life You Really Want - By Sonia Choquette Ph.D. - Self Help / Psychology section - Illustration by Nicholas Wilton - Rare - New - Collectible - great gift Idea for the Holidays ... Read more

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How to reduce stress, anxiety, high blood pressure, and even chronic pain-by refocusing your mind

A cutting-edge meditation therapy that uses self-control techniques, mindfulness has taken off across the globe as a way of overcoming negative thoughts and emotions and achieving a calmer, more focused state of mind. Written by a professional mindfulness trainer, this practical guide covers the key self-control techniques designed to help you achieve a more focused and contented state of mind, while maximizing the health benefits of mindfulness-from reducing stress, anxiety, and high blood pressure to overcoming depression and low self-esteem and battling chronic pain and insomnia.

• Includes self-control techniques (such as body posture, sitting practice and breathing exercises) and routines
• Includes an audio CD featuring narrated meditations and exercises

Introducing you to a new and powerful form of meditation therapy, Mindfulness For Dummies outlines how to use it in your everyday life to achieve a new level of self-awareness and self-understanding and reap the long-term rewards of better health.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. ... Read more

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A great tool for anyone interested in mindfulness
This book is easy to read and easier to understand, two very important things for anyone interested in beginning a mindfulness practice. I would recommend this to anyone with or without a current practice.

A book for intelligent, thoughtful people
As a teacher of meditation and mindfulness, I approached this book with mixed feelings...and after reading it, ended with great respect for the author and his work. True to the Dummies' template, reading this book can feel like taking a drink out of a fire hose - too much to absorb. That being said, the individual chapters offer well-defined concepts that feel more manageable and offer easy to use and valuable information. For readers new to mindfulness, this book gives them a great, basic overview. For the more experienced, this book offers creative and innovative ideas for deepening their own practice, as well as supporting the practice of others. If you're reading this review, then you have some interest in mindfulness and will find this book a well-written, caring, and information-packed resource.

Great Book, Well written, Easy to read.
I love this book. Itis an excellent beginner's guide to anyone wanting to practice mindfulness. I found this book very easy to read and it offers helpful tips and advices on mindfulness. The way it was written is very practical but also profound and deep.
It is not overwhelming to read it. Very well written and uses simple easy to understand terms. I would recommend this as a startup book for people who are interested in being mindful.

This author is no dummy!
Concisely written.Useful information for the practice of mindfulness meditation and its application to daily life to reduce stress and enhance well-being.I am recommending this practical book to my patients and students! ... Read more

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The decision to quit smoking is far from a casual one. Quitting smoking involves your complete commitment; it must become your number-one priority. Mustering all the support you can get, you need to decide to turn up the flame on your survival instincts, your belief in a healthy future, and your will power and faith that you can and will quit.

The sooner you stop smoking, the better your chances of avoiding some of the unwelcome consequences of smoking. You body and brain begin to recover almost immediately. Cigarette cravings aside, your body wants to stop smoking, and the moment you cut loose the smokes, your respiratory system begins to clear itself out. Here are just a few of the benefits you can reap from kicking the habit:

• A longer life with a lower risk of cancer and other deadly diseases
• No more sore throats, congested lungs, and persistent cough
• The ability to exercise and "get back into shape"
• Kissable breath and clothes that don't smell like you just came home from a bar
• Being able to really taste good food
• Pleasing your family and friends and no more being the outcast

Like all smokers, you've probably tried to quit a half dozen times, only to relapse. Perhaps you'd given up all hope of being able to quit, but now you're getting pressure from others, such as family members, to end your smoking career completely. But how do you take those first steps? And how do you follow through with your commitment to quit smoking? Quitting Smoking For Dummies can help.

Quitting Smoking For Dummies takes a total approach to help you quit smoking – short of yanking the cigarettes from your hands. It gives you the cold, hard truth about why you're addicted and how smoking harms your body – and it helps you develop a plan for finally quitting. Here's just a sampling of the topics you'll find covered:

• Understanding the various forms of tobacco – and their effects
• Figuring out why you're addicted
• Analyzing the health risks of smoking
• Developing a strategy to quit smoking
• Exploring nicotine replacement therapies
• Staying clean: Avoiding the relapse
• Getting help from support groups and programs
• Special considerations for pregnancy and teen smoking

So, the question to ask yourself is, "Why wait to quit?" You're going to have to eventually; why not start now? With Quitting Smoking For Dummies, you can start your recovery today, and look forward to a long and healthy life. ... Read more

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Superb Service
5 stars is not for the book but for the seller.The book was purchased merely for research.There was a miscommunication somewhere between Amazon and the seller but the seller corrected the problem beyond my expectations.Would not only purchase from this seller again but would seek out this seller to purchase from in the future.

Smoke-Free 3 years, 2 months and 25 days
This book saved my life. Yeah that was a bit of a dramatic statement but it did.I was a chain-smoker, I smoked close to two packs a day since I was 14 years old.I was addicted since the first time I inhaled. I used this book along with Wellbutrin.When I would get cravings, I'd go back to reading the book.

I do want to warn people who are quitting smoking that you may unleash a depression that you didn't know you had.Smoking cigarettes is a sort of anti-depressant (It's been proven) and I had serious depression when I quit.I was determined not to go back so I went into counseling, started eating better and stayed on the Wellbutrin for a year (it's also an anti depressant).I also started journaling.The thing is that I could have easily gone back to smoking but that would just mean I wasn't facing my problems.Since I've stopped my chronic bronchitis is gone, my allergies are less severe, I have more energy and no, I did not gain any weight (actually lost some while taking Wellbutrin).

This was just my experience.Everyone is different and you may not even experience depression. It will take effort and you need to be prepared and ready. I read the book for a few months before I actually made an attempt to stop.

Good luck.:)

AMAZING
i DON'T KNOW IF THE TIME WAS RIGHT, IF IT WAS DIVINE INTERVENTION, OR IF IT WAS THE BOOK, BUT I AM ONLY HALF-WAY THROUGH AND HAVE NOT HAD A CIGARETTE IN OVER FOUR WEEKS.I NEVER THOUGHT I COULD QUIT, BUT I APPARENTLY HAVE AND WITH INCREDIBLE EASE. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellentbook giving a clear recipe for stopping smoking
To successfully stop smoking you need to do 2 things: beat your addiction to nicotine and break your smoking habits.(quitting smoking is about skills not willpower - if you had willpower, would you be smoking?).Quitting Smoking for Dummies shows you how to do both.Brizer reviews the medicines out there that can help you quit, so you can select what is best for you.He then goes through how to break your smoking habit, how to select a support group if you need one, and how to stay clean (prevent the relapse).The book is well written, engaging, and the clever/witty in the usual Dummies way.The book is comprehensive -- now this is a requirement I guess for a mainstream/book-for-everyone, but it is too long for the average smoker?For example, are you pregnant? Do you chew? Etc. If not, don't read those sections.I would recommend reading over the Table of Contents and finding the information you need to help you quit.In short, this book is well written, correct, and comprehensive information.Good luck. ... Read more

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An easy-to-grasp guide to addressing the principles of ethics and applying them to daily life

How do you define "good" versus "evil?" Do you know the difference between moral "truth" and moral relativity? Whether or not you know Aristotle from Hume, Ethics For Dummies will get you comfortable with the centuries-old study of ethical philosophy quickly and effectively!

Ethics For Dummies is a practical, friendly guide that takes the headache out of the often-confusing subject of ethics. In plain English, it examines the controversial facets of ethical thought, explores the problem of evil, demystifies the writings and theories of such great thinkers through the ages as Aristotle, Confucius, Descartes, Kant, Nietzsche, and so much more.

• Provides the tools to tackle and understand today's important questions and ethical dilemmas
• Shows you how to apply the concepts and theories of ethical philosophy to your everyday life
• Other title by Panza: Existentialism For Dummies

Whether you're currently enrolled in an ethics course or are interested in living a good life but are vexed with ethical complexities, Ethics For Dummies has you covered! ... Read more

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HOW TO DEVELOP WILL-POWER: Willpower is a concentration of your Mind Force. It helps you to gather up all your inner strengths and make a massive thrust forward. You attack your challenges strategically at their weakest points until they crack, allowing you enough room to manoeuvre deeper into their territory and finish them off. Will-power gives you the ability to overcome laziness and procrastination. It is the ability to control or reject unnecessary or harmful impulses. It gives you the ability to set your goals and follow it with perseverance until its successful accomplishment. It is the inner power that overcomes the desire to indulge in unnecessary and useless distractions, and also provided you the inner strength that overcomes inner emotional and mental resistance for taking action. It is the ultimate corner stone of Success, both spiritual and material. Your thoughts, which are part of your mind, create your Will-Power. The thoughts that you most often think tend to come true in your life as they influence your Will-Power. If you pour your Will-Power into the same thoughts or mental images day after day, they will become stronger and stronger, and would consequently affect your attitude, expectations, behaviour and actions. Willpower also gives you the power of choice. When you begin to see the choices in each of the decisions that you make, and start to consciously choose what you decide on, you will develop a good amount of inner strength. Your Will-Power is like a muscle: exercising it will strengthen it. Sticking to your goal and having clear plans to attain small targets will strengthen the "muscle" and enable you to tackle larger targets. Ultimately it is your Will-Power which will help you shape your own Destiny. This inspiring book has been written in such a way so that it gives you the power to generate massive Will-Power. ... Read more

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Will show you that Nothing is Impossible with Will-Power
In daily life whenever something difficult has to be done like going for early morning jogs or eating salads instead for a high calorie junk food, willpower is the key. It is something which every person living in this earth needs and has already installed in him but does not use it because of their sloppyhabits. This book, I hope will bring a revolution for those lazy minds who find it hard to motivate themselves. It will be bound to bring a change in attitude in all those who read it. "Power of Will-Power" is that practical book which not only helps the people to wake their sleeping willpower and move their lazy butts. It is an excellent book for every generation. Everything has been stated in a very simple yet efficient manner with examples and a good sense of humor, making it interesting throughout the time the person reads and understands it. I am sure this book will be an experience for all the readers who read it.

Learn How Ordinary People turn into Legends because of their Will-Power.
A person turns into legend only when he/she works harder than their competitors and goes on working harder. They work so hard that they just go past the human barrier of doing that particular somethingand thus, end up becoming legends. No wonder you will find only a handful of legends in every field out of the 6.8 billion people in this world. What makes them different? Their effort and this effort comes from their extraordinary level of Will-Power. This book "Power of Will-Power" has the potential to make the legend out of everyone. It has everything in it through which a person's willpower can be enhanced and is sure to bring the best out of everyone. An outstanding topic considered by the author with an impeccable approach towards it. Everything is just outstanding. The book is a must read for all.

Develop Will-power to be a Winner
A well written inspirational book in which the author has beautifully displayed and explained about the Power which lies within Will-Power. The author explains to his readers, how Will-Power comes from a person's thoughts and as everyone is not equal, each of our capability to generate Will-Power, the thought which gives that extra boost of energy when we are in the verge of physical breakdown, are different. It has also explained beautifully that how a person, who is lacking Will-Power, can increase it. When a person has given all the efforts he could put behind some work or when feels afraid or embarrassed to do something different, Will-Power is the small and particular support, which makes the person go that extra mile to do that work. Will Power is the thing which converts the word "Impossible" into "I'm Possible!"I guess Will-Power is the only thing which shows the difference between an average and an extraordinary person. Overall it's an excellent book for those who want to increase their Will-Power and for those who feel lacking in motivation.

Self-motivation secrets revealed
Whether it's a small kid, an old man or a very de-motivated individual, everyone needs Will-Power as it is something which comes in handy to survive any stressful situation. The author has written everything in a very simple yet effective way. This book willincreases the true potential of any person especially those in any competitive lifestyles like sports. This book will help you to charge your will power and make you feel motivated. It will shop you how to quickly change your mindset and feel full of energy.really breaks every bounds and displays the art of Will-Power in an excellent, simple and yet attractive manner. Every step has been explained in proper way without the utilization of very complex words. Starting from what actually is, Will-Power to its utilization and how to enhance it, the exercises through which it can be increased etc. A fantastic book for all ages.

How to Develop your Inner Strengths
Everyone has willpower but there are not many who can use it to its full extent when faced with life's challenges. Once we learn to develop our willpower, it will help us to face challenges and succeed in life by overcome obstacles. But this will take time, patience and the a motivating book like "The Power of Will-Power" which will program the readers mind about how to develop the Inner strengths associated with the willpower.The book is a true masterpiece of mental programming which will put the reader ahead of the others if they follow the advice shared by the author. The book contains rare scientific facts regarding boosting willpower, and how the mind works. It will positively help to strengthen your willpower. The book uses various examples in a well organized systematic manner and also uses simple language which is easy to follow. The best thing about the book is its non complicated explanation of a complex subject of motivation and will and that is what makes it unique. It's just remarkable and a very high-quality, exciting way of stimulating your mind. ... Read more

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Overcoming self-limiting beliefs is an essential part of individual progress in life. Self-limiting beliefs stop us from reaching our full potential. This is a major hurdle for all of us in our desire to be happy and successful in life. This simple self-help book will give you the strength to overcome yourself-limiting beliefs by helping you restructuring your thoughts. ... Read more

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Masterpiece on self-healing!
Many years ago I had a confluence of tragic events in my life and I decided to see a psychologist for a while. One day the psychologist told me that I needed to "deal with my self-limiting feelings". I told him in frustration that I heard that many times before, but that I did not understand what that meant. I asked him what exactly do people do when they "deal with their self limiting feelings". He was silent for a few moments and then he wrote the name of this book down on a slip of paper. This book will tell you how to "deal with your self-limiting feelings".

Wonderful companion!
The author has done a wonderful job in bringing together all the self-limiting aspects surrounding our lives. Every single human being knows his strengths and weaknesses and there are times when we want to surpass our weaknesses and self limiting beliefs but don't know how to do this. I am also sure no one in this world is perfect and at some stage of our lives, we need guidance of a good friend or some teacher. The author has tried his best to be a good friend to have beside you in times of distress.This book is a collection of wonderful words of wisdom in a which can change your life and live a life with confidence. I would call it not just another self help book but a wonderful friend. Beautiful! And I am sure everybody who reads this book once will wish to recommend it to all others he or she knows.

EXCELLENT book without any doubt
Thewhole point of this book is to help you develop skills of positive thinking and then use it to power your life.I enjoyed reading the book and am still enjoying it on my second read. The book truly inspires you to think positively, and to feel grateful for what you already have. This book is extremely inspirational, and I wouldrecommend it without any hesitation. I believe it is worth reading a number of times to receive the full benefit. This book gives you the tools to make your life richer, starting from the inside out.I re-read some of the passages which I have highlighted often. The book can also help peopleto strengthentheir core inner self-beliefs. Overall an EXCELLENT book without any doubt.

Highly effective book for people seeking motivation and courage to face challenges in life
This is a highly effective book for people seeking motivation and courage to face challenges in life.The book covers many examples from the lives of real people and the principles can be applied by anyone for that matter. There is a multitude of phony, puffy, cheesy and fluffy "self-help" books out there in this department, but I feel that this book really stands out as the one to get. If you read this book and utilize the strategies in it, you WILL see an improvement in your life. This is a book you will not just read once and walk away; you will find yourself referring back to it time after time. Highly recommended! In my opinion this is a great read for the person who seeks to get focused on a life full of achievements at a personal level. If you use the principles here in the book and give it a real go- it will help you optimize your potential. ... Read more

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NECESSITY FOR SELF-MOTIVATION:Self-motivation encourages us to plan our goals and helps us to reachthem. Self-motivation adds excitement and enthusiasm into our lives and helps us face boldly all forms of challenges and adversities. It is a positive driving force to improve the quality of our own lives and those around us. This leads to higher satisfaction levels, happiness and more fulfillment in our life. In this inspiring book, you are given the psychological tools to create your future. The book draws examples from the lives of famous people who have risen above all obstacles by the sheer power of their own self - motivation. Read these anecdotes and get inspired to achieve your full potential. Learn from the Masters and be the Master of your Destiny! ... Read more

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Self Motivation Secrets of Successful People Revealed
This book begins with the premise that you cannot achieve what you are incapable of envisioning.By taking the reader step-by-step through the proven process of goal development to ultimate goal achievement this little guide provides a big push.If you really want to be on top, then you will have to work to get there.Beginning that journey with this guide as your road map will help ensure you are moving progressively in the right direction.

A handy handbook, a guide.
In `Self Motivation Secrets of Successful People', the reader is given the keys that have been hidden at least or not distilled out at best in the lives of the successful people around us. The competencies and behaviours of these people who are at the top of their various careers, occupations and calling are discussed and techniques for emulating their examples adduced. With real life examples, this book is more like a guide, a handy handbook for anyone serious about becoming better than what he or she is today. Read it, practise the secrets and meet you at the top!

I like the summaries/key points at the end of each chapter - a list of these are like a power keg of action points for success. This is a book for your personal library - not one to be read at the library, since you will come back to it again and again.

I seriously think that every person should own a copy of this book.
Self motivation Secrets is definitely one of the best self-help books I have read. The part of this book that is quite unique is that the author often usessimple anecdotes to illustrate his point and this is what you will find most inspiring. A wide array of topics have been covered which includes taking action, looking at things from a different angle, using your creative imagination, setting goals, turning off negative thoughts etc. I believe the key ingredient in getting long-term value out of this book is to highlight the quotes/stories you love and integrate them into your daily life. The book includes success philosophy, psychology, motivation, self-discipline, focus, determination, creativity, leadership, rational thinking, self-realization, etc. There's lots of worthwhile material here. Practise what you read if it ties in with your values. I seriously think that every person should own a copy of this book. You need to be open to what the author is saying. But if you really absorb the ideas, it will change your life. Hope this helps everyone.

Very useful book for self motivation and setting goals
In his book, "Self Motivation Secrets of Successful People Revealed," Joe Coolman clearly presents easy to comprehend steps by which the readers can motivate themselves, fine goals, and set targets for their lives. The author tells the reader how to maintain self-motivation and conquer fear of failure. The emphasis on doing things now is important for people who have been wandering aimlessly through life. His captor on maintaining self-discipline is particularly helpful for young adults who have drifted through the early part of their lives. The author goes on to outline the barriers to goals and success and how the reader can overcome them. I found this to be an easy to read book with critical ideas and principles clearly laid out. I would recommend this book for persons who feel "stuck" in their lives or who feel they can aspire to something better.

Self Motivation Secrets of Successful People Revealed - Worth the Read
I really enjoyed reading this book, Self Motivation Secrets of Successful People Revealed.It's easy to read and follow.The author really breaks down the process of what motivation is and how to rethink about getting and keeping it.The real life stories were helpful as well. Whether you think of yourself as already motivated or are really trying to find a way to get there, you'll find some good ideas and advice in this book. I did and I recommend it for you too.
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Foreword: by Terri BarnesKnowing Rebeca for over 2 decades, I have heard countless discourses on "the Shadow." I can honestly say I've been trained to look at things quite introspectively now, whether someone appears to cause an upset in me, or the opposite, when someone has my awe. It brings home the philosophy that there is just one of us here; we are all reflections of some aspect of ourselves waiting to be owned and integrated. It's a beautiful way to live your life, for there's no space for victimhood, as we accept our wholeness, through the courage to look at all parts of ourselves that seem out there but are really within. For years Rebeca has counseled hundreds (thousands?) through her comprehensive study of astrology, Jungian psychology and metaphysics, searching for answers and insights, supporting others to create healthy and conscious relationships. I have no doubt that from the first chapter a healing journey will commence for the reader, who will be awed at what will be uncovered in the light of Shadow work. What Rebeca teaches takes discipline and is often uncomfortable. Who wants to tell the truth about the nasty thoughts and feelings we harbor but deny? And by the same token, who of us is willing to proclaim our divine heritage without a shred of guilt that we're worthyThere is a quote from A Course in Miracles that says, "In my vulnerability, my safety lies." This is what Rebeca's life's work is all about: having the courage to be vulnerable, to tell the truth and to own our part of what we're perceiving. And in so doing, healing happens and that presence of love is what we know. I love you, Rebeca, for the awesome role you have played for me and countless others. It is holy work, indeed ... Read more

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Stunning book!
I am truly amazed at the depth of this book.Shadow work is a hard thing to do and a difficult subject to write about, and Rebeca Eigen has done this with true brilliance.Lovers of Jungian thought will delight in this profound work.

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Dancing by the Light of the Shadow.....
With a Gemini Moon in the 7th House, I was more than interested in reading and working with this book. It is extremely well written and researched, and I found the quotes depicting Carl Jung's work both deeply probing and profound. They add thought and interest to the already vast volume of knowledge which this work of art has to offer. This book is a wonderful presentation of study in astrological brilliance.

The author has left space in the book for notes which along with the user friendly Shadow Workshop Examples, make this an ongoing journal to jot down ideas and return at a later date, to add more thoughts and musings.. She covers a wide variety of important issues which surround all the Shadow characteristics which may surface from parents or partners, alcohol consumption, people who we find both destructive and dangerous, and for people who are total opposites to us. It's an in-depth journey into understanding ourselves, our motives and our reactions. There is valuable advice on every page; I particularly enjoyed the paragraphs on "People We Make A Point Of Avoiding" and "Projection Can Be Felt In The Body." These alone are priceless.

Chapter 4itself, is a wonderful resource for rulerships, archetypes, descriptions and keywords for the entire Zodiac signs and the individual houses. This chapter alone is worth its weight in gold. Beginners to professional Astrologers will find the facts and details supplied here to be thought provoking and amusing. This author has opened my mind to exciting new realms and I thank her for the energy and love that spills from these pages. It is a must have for every Astrological Library.

A True Challenge for personal growth
This book continues to challenge me in all aspects of my life in becoming a more conscious person to better my marriage, personal life, and relationship with God.Being a Christian made me a little skeptical, but after reading through the first few pages I felt like God was speaking to me, and I was not dening my faith.I would have to say that this book is very practical, user friendly, and will make you feel comfortable reading it as a Christian because of how intigrated biblical concepts are used in explaining these ideas and concepts.I encourage anyone to read this book and challange yourself to change for the better and not be afraid for God did not give us the spirit of fear but of love and a sound mind, so let the spirit of God guide you in all things."Sometimes we do not choose books, but rather they choose us"S.N. Cruz ... Read more

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Putting the DSM in perspective.
I read this book to flesh out my own background in the history of the DSM for a History of Psychology class that I am teaching. I found the book insightful, informative, and well written. I would recommend it to anyone who has interest in the politics behind the creation of the DSM.

An extremely important book
Those who give this book a one star rating most likely have interests that are being threatened.Drug company representatives? Drug prescribers?So, pull down the average rating and reduce the number of people who buy it.It's what the republicans try to do to Al Franken's books.

The book conveys facts in a neutral, understated tone, and from those facts develops reasonable beliefs. Which ideas did you disagree with?That the diagnostic categories lack reliability and validity?That DSM has been shaped more by special interests than by science?That the criteria for each diagnosis are purely arbitrary?

Read the book.You'll think twice about letting someone you care about be diagnosed.

Well argued, Well Written, A Work With Vast Implications For the Mental Health Industry
This expose represents the most thorough documentation that psychiatry is a psuedo-science to date.The proof that psychiatry is no more (and possibly much less) than the mere sum of its internal politics is amply provided by the authors in the form of personal correspondance between the brightest minds and most powerful leaders of the discipline.For the impatient or the semi-literate, a long, slow read lies ahead.For those with an eye for detail, prepare to witness the unraveling of the most influential scientific institution in America, decades in the making.According to this book shouting matches, voting, back door meetings and boycotts were the "data" that came to comprise what most people believe is a scientific definition of mental illness, the DSM-IV in a process that better resembles the way a legsilature works as opposed to scientific research.The authors take great care to not inflate the value of their findings.The book is written by a journalist and a social worker and was not vetted or peer reviewed by Scientologists, angry parents of drugged kids, or psychiatrists--and this provides the most convincing evidence of its overall credibility.Really, this is a rare work of valid, honest journalism covering a subject that is mostly the domain of anonymous hotheads and arrogant "experts" all of whom are making claims without evidence in service of their own personal or professional objectives.In this sea of muckety-muck, this book is an island of reason.

Important Book, if not always an easy read
For those of us who eagerly consume critiques of the mental health industry, this book is not necessarily what we have come to expect.I often expect what amounts to a quick adrenalin rush, with horror stories of abuse by the system driving me to the barricades.Kutchins and Kirk do not provide a quick rush, nor even a quick read.But when you find yourself on the barricades, they do give you the ammunition.

This is a very detailed social/political history of the DSM, in and out of committee meetings and individual correspondence, providing the evidence of the point made so well by others such as Kaplan: that the DSM is in fact a political document, evolving to suit conflicting political and financial interests.More than a story of good guys and bad guys, much of this history includes the sad moral of unintended consequences, as in the fight to get PTSD into the DSM.

I teach undergraduate psychology, and I applaud the authors' coherent explanations of technical issues such as reliablity and validity of assessment.My teaching experience informs me that this is a tedious exercise for most students, and, I assume, for the educated lay readership to whom Kutchins and Kirk appeal.But it is critical to the central theme of the story: the misuse of the aura of science to mask a fundamentally political process.

Are there victims and villains of this process?Of course, and they are the usual villains: a system of managed care, and a variety of bureaucracies and agencies pursuing government funding, grants and influence based on ultimately manipulated numbers.And the usual victims: the over-labelled, over-prescribed and stigmatized recipients of "care".

The story wanders through so many mazes that a reader may lose the thread: PTSD, homosexuality, female masochism, borderline personality disorder.Each story differs in who started the process of getting a diagnosis in or out of the DSM, the motivation for doing so, the outcome of the fight, and the specific consequences.Fortunately, the authors provide an excellent summary in the last chapter, and weave those threads back together.

More than once in reading this book, I found myself thinking that every political or social issue fight needs its policy wonks.Kutchins and Kirk may be our wonks.

weak arguments for a nonexistent point
While there is nothing wrong with intelligent criticism, I could find very little in this book.Sadly, there are mental health professionals who abuse their positions and behave unethically, as there are in every other profession.That does not mean we should throw out the DSM because people have misused it.

It is also true that there has been bias arising from cultural ignorance, sexism, etc.And yes, politics is sometimes involved in decisions.Which profession has been immune from these things?In general, the mental health profession has been trying to increase professionals' understanding of cultural contexts for behavior through coursework and changes in the new DSM-IV-TR.

Even though this book sometimes includes actual material from the DSM, it basically misrepesents the facts about mental disorders.For example, it says a person can be diagnosed with major depression simply because he or she has trouble sleeping.While sleep disturbance may be a symptom of depression, someone who knows what she/he is doing knows that it may not be depression at all.Depression involves much more than that.The DSM is not perfect, and indeed a few classifications are questionable, such as schizoid personality disorder (extreme introversion).I am not sure whether that one is truly a disorder.The authors say that the DSM patholgizes everyday behavior.Does spending an hour or more every day washing one's hands over and over(obsessive compulsive disorder) seem like everyday behavior?

This book is weak and pointless, a disappointing attempt at criticism. ... Read more

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