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Reduce daily anxiety with a renewed approach to mindfulness Current research has proven that mindfulness is an effective way to reduce and relieve anxiety. The Mindfulness Workbook for Anxiety delivers practical strategies for applying mindfulness to the daily events that cause anxiety and stress. From basic skills building to real-life application, The Mindfulness Workbook for Anxiety outlines simple techniques that are specially designed to replace anxiety with peace and wellbeing. Even those with no prior experience will find that the practical exercises outlined in The Mindfulness Workbook for Anxiety provide effective and lasting relief from the physical and emotional effects of anxiety. Presented in a straightforward, easy-to-navigate format, The Mindfulness Workbook for Anxiety offers: A well organized 8-week program for applying mindfulness to the root causes of your anxiety Clear day-by-day guidance outlining the structure for specific mindfulness techniques Simple activities designed to help you manage and decrease your anxiety symptoms Practicing mindfulness doesn't mean spending hours meditating. Even with a hectic schedule, finding relief from fear and worry is possible. With the practical 8-week structure presented in The Mindfulness Workbook for Anxiety you'll quickly build the tools you need to free yourself of anxiety and live a healthy, mindful life.

With exercises and examples from real-life marriage counseling sessions—The Marriage Counseling Workbook will reconstruct how you and your spouse think about, communicate with, and show love for one another. Many people want stronger marriages—but few know how to create them. This dilemma is at the crux of Dr. Emily Cook's marriage counseling work. In her private practice, Dr. Cook helps couples pinpoint the cause of their troubles and recreate a deep, lasting connection. Whether you're newly married or have been married for years, The Marriage Counseling Workbook offers step-by-step marriage counseling exercises for learning to talk about the tough issues and build ongoing skills for healthy communication. The Marriage Counseling Workbook provides the tools and support you need to achieve a stronger, healthier marriage. In The Marriage Counseling Workbook you will find: Descriptions of the most common marital challenges—communication, money, intimacy, anger, and conflict—offering insight into your own struggles Real-world questions and evaluations to help you gain a deeper understanding of one another An 8-step structure with exercises that will teach you to work through problems and find solutions Marriage counseling requires a commitment to your relationship—and to the marriage counseling itself. Like your very own marriage counseling specialist, The Marriage Counseling Workbook will be with you every step of the way as you commit to restoring the health and happiness of your marriage.

Defeat depression in 10-steps with CBT-focused exercises from the Depression Relief Workbook. CBT therapy is an effective, evidence-based method to take control of your depression. In the Depression Relief Workbook, Dr. Simon Rego, a professor and expert in CBT therapy with over 20 years of experience treating depression, teams up with mental health advocate and CEO of Stigma Fighters, Sarah Fader, to break CBT therapy down into an easy-to-follow personalized program to help you heal from depression. Offering guidance and support, the Depression Relief Workbook gives you a practical and straightforward 10-step strategy to fight depression and keep it from coming back. Inside the Depression Relief Workbook you'll find: A Personal Plan providing guidance and relief for anyone suffering from mild to moderate depression, for use on their own, or in tandem with a larger therapy program A 10-Step Strategy to Get Better applying the most effective tools of CBT therapy to understand, identify, and break negative thought patterns Life Changing Exercises helping you define, combat, and overcome depression through activities, worksheets, questionnaires, and opportunities for reflection "In The 10-Step Depression Relief Workbook, Dr. Rego and Ms. Fader have taken the best of what decades of research on clinical treatment of depression has to offer and developed an accessible self-help program that will be useful not only to individuals experiencing depression, but also by practitioners looking for a helpful clinical supplement for their clients."—Christopher R. Martell, Ph.D., Co-Author of Overcoming Depression One Step at a Time

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30-minute couples devotionals will strengthen your marriage#Staymarried: A Couple's Devotional gracefully blends Scripture readings and therapeutic best practices to help couples bond. Michelle Peterson—whose #Staymarried blog and podcast have a well-earned following—skillfully highlights issues that all married couples face. With her smart, empathetic advice and understanding that cookie-cutter solutions don't work, every couple can learn to grow closer to each other, and to God.When you spend 30 minutes each week discussing a reading with your spouse, you'll also learn practical techniques for effective communication and conflict management. You'll be able to better connect with your spouse, and strengthen your commitment to sacred marriage.Discover why Christians are using this couples devotional as a resource for effective marriage guidance:Real solutions for real problems—Many marriages face similar issues: trust, intimacy, managing finances, and learning to fight fair (yes, you can learn to fight more productively). Academic resources and proven therapeutic techniques work hand-in-hand with faith to get to the heart of any issue.Manageable time frame—Weekly topics are bite-sized enough to tackle in half an hour, but meaningful enough that you can achieve real progress with each devotional.Skills for a lifetime—With this couples devotional, any couple can develop the skills to build a healthier, stronger relationship for the rest of their lives. This book should serve as a touchstone that couples can return to over the years when and if they need to.Discover one of the best devotionals for couples with this go-to resource for Christians who want to get (and stay!) happily married.

If you want to do more in your life than tread water, run from problems, and just exist—let the simple, accessible tools provided in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in 3 Steps show you how living a meaningful, purposeful life is as simple as A - C - T. I've tried self-help books, but they didn't help me feel happy… I've made progress in the past, but it didn't last… I try to get rid of the negative stuff my mind comes up with, and I'm tired of having my efforts fail… If you relate to any of these common experiences, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, also referred to as ACT, may significantly improve the quality and direction of your life. The Mayo Clinic and National Institute of Mental Health have recognized Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as an effective mode of therapy for working through particularly stubborn or troubling emotional difficulties. Certified counselor Tanya J. Peterson applies the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with her clients who feel emotionally stuck. She has also used ACT personally to work through a personal tragedy that left her struggling with residual limitations. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in 3 Steps: A Workbook for Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Life is both a complete resource for understanding ACT and a collection of exercises to help you apply the principles of ACT in your own life. This book is an accessible, every-person's guide for building your personal set of practical ACT skills and moving towards a life lived in harmony with your personal values. ACT 101 – This easy-to-use book begins with examples of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in practice, then pairs the main pathologies and principles into 3 steps, and finally, explores each of them in 3 step-specific chapters. The six pathologies of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy include: Fusion, Avoidance, Lost Values, Attachment to Self, Uncertain Values, and Unworkable Action. PRACTICE MAKES PROGESS – Guided writing exercise and visualizations can be done once, or multiple times as you move through various life challenges by applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. LIVE IN THE MOMENT – Mindfulness practice plays a big role in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Learn how to connect to the present moment and stay in that moment to disentangle yourself from the confusing web of thoughts and emotions, and get in touch with what's going on around you. With this accessible guide and workbook for everyday life, you will quickly and easily learn and apply ACT, without all the theoretical assumptions and jargon. By choosing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in 3 Steps you're on the path to a mindful, high-quality life.

"Part reference manual, part recipe book, Aromatherapy for Natural Living is a comprehensive and straightforward guide to aromatherapy and essential oils. Whether you're just beginning to dip your toes in a fresh tub of lavender-tea tree bathwater, or if you are already immersed in minty rosemary-lemon mist, this brook provides over 400 recipes to try at home that will welcome you into deeper wellness and improved health in all aspects of life." -- Back cover.

Everyday ailments have a way of sneaking up on us. Compact enough to fit in the glove compartment or handbag, The Portable Essential Oils is your take-anywhere guide to 250 of the most fundamental essential oil remedies anytime you need them. Having access to your essential oils when you need them is important, and also that essential oils are not a one-size-fits-all remedy. In The Portable Essential Oils, natural health expert Anne Kennedy offers ailment-specific essential oil therapies to address common health concerns—enabling you with safe, convenient ways to take your well-being into your own hands—including: 50 of the most versatile essential oils, including 7 must-haves for home or on-the-go 250 essential oils remedies for or everyday health issues Essential Oil remedies that are safe for use with children and at which ages Shopper's guide on which essential oils to buy, which to be wary of, and important questions to ask

Transform your life and live pain free. Pilates instructors Lora and Nikki are leaders in their industry and have successfully helped thousands of people to reduce their back pain. The key? Movement. Now, in this portable, posture-building guidebook, Lora and Nikki share their invaluable exercises and activities to help you develop a healthy spine and alleviate your pain. Learn how posture affects you physically and emotionally, and discover active methods for improving your alignment, reducing neck and back pain from overworked muscles, and finding your own natural posture. Carry The Pain-Free Posture Handbook wherever you go for on-hand, expert advice, featuring easy-to-follow illustrations, posture-building techniques, and breathing exercises for practicing good posture. The Pain-Free Posture Handbook features exercise and tips for: Home: multi-task while doing your chores with these mindful movements Work: make your work environment work for you with office-compatible exercises On the Go: travel-friendly exercises keep you energized and aligned wherever you go It's never too late to fix your posture. The Pain-Free Posture Handbook keeps you moving—properly—throughout your day, every day.

Light the path to growing up with this 5-minute devotional for teen girlsCrushes, friend drama, school stress—not to mention figuring out who you are and what you want to be when you grow up—a lot happens in your teens that can make you feel left in the dark. Find the light with this book and let Scripture be your guide.Live In Light is every girl's spiritual handbook for tackling their teenage years with wisdom and comfort from the Bible. From navigating the pressure to be "perfect" on social media to dating and dealing with frenemies, these 5-minute devotions help you to become the woman that both you and God want you to be.Inside this daily devotional for young women, you'll find:5-minute devotions — Bring the Bible into your day at any moment with quick and practical readings.Relatable Scripture — Unpack lessons from the Bible with anecdotes you can apply to your daily life.A spiritual toolkit — Relate God's words to challenges and topics like peer pressure, body image, self-worth and more.In a world filled with change, these teen devotionals for girls offer unwavering guidance to live under the bright light of faith.

From dealing with peer pressure to dating, these five-minute devotionals help teenage boys successfully navigate some of life's most important and trying moments with a little faith and God's unwavering guidance. Full color.

Ease your anxiety and calm your mind—any time of the day. Anxiety can throw off your day in a matter of minutes. Bring yourself back into balance with Mindfulness Meditations for Anxiety. These 100 practical meditations equip you to handle your physical and mental responses, no matter when fight-or-flight feelings strike. Reduce nervousness and fear with a variety of breathing and mindfulness exercises, designed by a licensed psychologist and meditation instructor. Develop the ability to target specific types of anxiety, whether they involve time of day, physical circumstances, or stressors like insomnia. Every exercise lists how long it takes; there are even chapters devoted to 5-minute and "do-anywhere" meditations—so you can find one for any occasion. Mindfulness Meditations for Anxiety includes: Meditation basics—Get started with an intro to mindfulness as an anxiety treatment, then follow the 6 meditations that lay the foundation for the book's exercises. 100 simple practices—Helpful exercises include Traffic Light Meditation, Feel Your Body and Breathe, Get Back to Sleep, Quiet the Inner Critic, and more. Inspiring words—Contemplative quotes about consciousness, meditation, and mindfulness help expand your understanding and lift your spirits. Stop anxiety and start your day again with Mindfulness Meditations for Anxiety.

Also issued under title "The anxiety workbook: a 7-week plan to overcome anxiety, stop worrying, and end panic"; ISBNs for each edition are identical.

The complete guide to balancing your chakras and healing your mind, body, and spirit. Within all living beings are powerful centers of energy called chakras. Every chakra holds the potential for immense healing and restoration. Chakra Healing can show you how to harness that power with a wide range of simple exercises that anyone can do.This book about chakras for beginners will put you on the path to healing pain, allergies, indigestion, headaches, fatigue, and even emotional turbulence like loneliness. With practical instruction and guidance, you'll learn how to identify what's ailing you and which chakra is causing it.What sets this meditation book apart from other spiritual books:A VARIETY OF TECHNIQUES: Discover daily habits that make a difference. Connect with your chakras using everything from meditation to crystals, essential oils, yoga, focused breathing, and even diet.HELPFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: Detailed photos and drawings make the tools and exercises even easier to understand.BEGINNER-FRIENDLY APPROACH: Find accessible advice for learning each technique. No previous knowledge is necessary.Discover the power of balancing your chakras to help you heal and feel your best.

Learn to walk the path of Zen every day. Zen can only be understood through practice. Until you put your own body and breath into it, it doesn't begin to take hold in your life. Wake Up is a deeply useful guide to Zen Buddhism, presenting the core teachings and simple practices that you can incorporate every day to engage your heart and mind. In Buddhism, Zen is an ancient tradition that focuses on discovering truth and being mindful through meditation. Living with greater awareness and reflection will help you remain happier and better-balanced in everything you do—and this book can show you the way. Wake Up is a Zen Buddhism guide that lets you: Learn and explore—Examine the core principles of Zen Buddhism and find simple rituals and practices that you can apply day to day. Transform your state of mind—Experience how compassion and kindness can become more natural than fear and anger. Zen for everyone—This book is ideal for beginners, as well as those who are continuing with or returning to Buddhism. Center your life and awaken inner peace with Zen Buddhism.

Five minutes is all it takes to make mindfulness a part of your everyday routine with 5-Minute Daily Meditations. Whenever you're ready to take five—on your commute, between appointments, or after dinner—5-Minute Daily Meditations offers quick and easy guidance for instant wisdom, clarity, and calm. These short and accessible daily meditations allow you to practice mindfulness any day, anytime, and anywhere. With 365 daily meditations on everything from emotions and fears to forgiveness and love, 5-Minute Daily Meditations is a go-to guide for mindful living when life gets busy. 5-Minute Daily Meditations helps you be present in everything that you do with: 5-Minute daily meditations that foster self-reflection and awareness, even on the go! Flexible structure with daily meditations that span one full year, from January to January, so that you can start whenever you're ready Everyday awareness with daily meditations that speak to the most common problems, hardships, emotions, joys, etc. that we face on a daily basis Live your most mindful year yet. 5-Minute Daily Meditations offers quick and easy guidance to reset and find purpose—no matter how busy life gets.

Discover tools to help you build self-confidence for a better life. From facing your fears to practicing acceptance and self-compassion, The Self-Confidence Workbook offers practical and effective strategies to help you bring out your best self. You'll learn how to guide yourself through having self-confidence in relationships, work, and health. With a goal-oriented approach, these proven strategies teach you to silence the self-critic within and help guide you toward living your best life with confidence.This self esteem workbook helps you vanquish self-doubt with:DEFINING CONFIDENCE: A guide to understanding self-confidence by defining what it means to be confident and helping you determine your starting level of self-esteem.STRATEGIES FOR SELF-ACCEPTANCE: This book entails a 5-step program that begins with setting goals and uses evidence-based strategies to foster acceptance, mindfulness, self-compassion, and more.INTERACTIVE EXERCISES: Discover reflections, checklists, and quizzes to help you internalize lessons and concepts.Improve self-confidence in all areas of your life to feel fully alive with this top choice in motivational books.

Cognitive behavior therapy strategies to help you manage anxiety and depression, whether you struggle with an anxiety disorder or are just feeling uneasy in life.Get lasting relief from anger, panic, stress, and other mood-related conditions by applying the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy to your daily life. From writing down your goals to addressing negative thought patterns, this accessible, easy-to-understand cognitive behavioral therapy book gives you everything you need to let the healing begin in one convenient CBT workbook. Soothe your mind, learn to grow as a person, overcome challenges, and boost your overall health and well-being.Explore cognitive behavior therapy in this workbook through:10 SOOTHING STRATEGIES: Discover proven CBT principles, like setting goals, maintaining mindfulness, and more.POSITIVE SELF-EVALUATIONS: Track your progress and reflect on what you've learned along the way.AN EXTRA TOOL FOR THERAPY: Use this workbook in tandem with clinical cognitive behavioral therapy or post-therapy.Progress toward healing with cognitive behavior therapy made simple.