Overcoming Body

If you have body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB) such as hair pulling or skin picking, you may feel embarrassed about seeking help. But there are proven-effective strategies you can use to overcome these behaviors and improve your overall quality of life—this book will show you how. In this evidence-based resource, three renowned experts and clinicians offer powerful CBT skills to help you move past BFRB. You'll learn why you engage in these behaviors, and how to identify your own sensory "triggers"—places, things, or experiences that cause your behavior to become worse.

Do you hate your body? Are you deeply dissatisfied with your appearance, shape, or weight—so much so that you avoid looking at yourself in the mirror, avoid certain social situations, or dread having your photo taken? If so, you are not alone. Body dissatisfaction and even body hatred have reached epidemic levels in our culture—particularly for women and girls. But you don't have to live your life consumed by feelings of shame and self-hatred. This workbook offers a way out of the darkness.

Cure your low self-esteem and start living happily This definitive guide to self-confidence and self-love will provide you the most practical steps for happy, healthy living. Although many of us wish to boost self-esteem, most of us don't know how. Firstly, we need to understand what it takes. To improve confidence we must change perception. Confidence starts with how we view our world. Every day we are faced with stressors, whether at work, home, or in other areas of our busy lives. If we approach these challenges with low self esteem, doubt, fear and insecurity, we will never flourish! ...

Have you ever thought that if only you could change something about the way you looked, your life would be better? But the truth is that even if you were to magically attain the “perfect” body right now, your problems wouldn’t be solved. Because body image issues are never just about the body. Body image issues are always about something deeper, and they always serve some kind of purpose.

From subtle avoidance behaviors to the most nightmarish terrors, anticipatory anxiety is the engine that drives it all. Understanding how this hidden enemy tricks you, and, most importantly, how to overcome it, will liberate you to live a more flexible and joyful life. In Overcoming Anticipatory Anxiety, two anxiety experts team up to teach you how to manage your overactive imagination, limit future-based thinking, face your fears, make decisions, and live with more freedom and joy.

This two-in-one value buy is the perfect book for you, packed with essential tips and tricks about how you can begin changing your eating habits for the better, and subsequently improve your life in the process. Gone will be the days of stressfully counting calories, mindless eating, food addiction or restricting what, when and how much you can eat.

Anxiety affects more than forty million Americans—a number that continues to climb in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. While conventional medicine tends to view anxiety as a “neck-up” problem—that is, one of brain chemistry and psychology—the truth is that the origins of anxiety are rooted in the body. In The Anatomy of Anxiety, holistic psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora offers nothing less than a paradigm shift in our understanding of anxiety and mental health, suggesting that anxiety is not simply a brain disorder but a whole-body condition.

Are anxiety, depression, or chronic stress stealing your peace of mind? You’re not alone—and you’re not powerless. In Mindful Healing, mental health expert Sarah Mitchell offers a groundbreaking, science-backed approach to reclaiming your well-being through the transformative power of meditation and mindfulness. Whether you're new to the practice or have tried before and struggled, this compassionate guide will show you exactly how to work with your thoughts and emotions, not against them. Discover how just a few minutes a day can rewire your brain, calm your nervous system, and bring...

Through somatic therapy, you'll unlock the power to heal trauma from within, restoring balance and resilience in both your mind and body with simple, daily practices. Imagine if healing wasn't something that happened only in your mind but could also be experienced in your body. What if the key to lasting emotional and physical well-being lies in your ability to reconnect with yourself in ways you've never imagined? Somatic Therapy: Overcome Past Trauma and Strengthen the Mind-Body Connection with Daily Practical Exercises for Lasting Emotional and Physical Well-Being is not just another ...

Imagine experiencing peace every day, even if you have felt overwhelmed by emotional struggles for years. Do you feel trapped by intense emotions despite trying numerous solutions? Have you found that typical advice and conventional methods don’t resonate with you or bring lasting relief? Are you searching for a faith-based approach that speaks to your mind and soul? You’re not alone, and your struggles are valid. There is hope, and it starts here. Finding Peace: An Integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Christian Principles offers a compassionate, faith-driven path to ...

Prayer changes me. When I pray consistently to God something changes within me. And it can change you too. However, sometimes it is easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and not take the time to pray. This audiobook can help you form a habit of coming to God every day in prayer. 21 Days to a new habit of prayer... They say it takes 21 days to form a new habit. And so I have shared 21 prayers of gratitude with you to help you form a habit of prayer in your life.

In 1991, Don Shetterly found himself caught in a medical nightmare that felt like it would never end. A mysterious condition suddenly came on that left him paralyzed – unable to walk and barely able to speak. Pseudoseizures, a multiple sclerosis misdiagnosis, and multiple emergency room and doctor visits left his family wondering how to help him. With no organic cause of his condition and no manual showing the way through it, Don was left to deal with depression, anxiety, and suicide attempts from the trauma he endured. In Overcoming A Mysterious Condition, Don shares the concepts that ...

Have you ever wondered if love continues after death? Voices on the Line: When the Departed Found a Way to Speak Through a Friend's Body shares real, faith-filled stories of how God sometimes allows messages of hope, healing, and peace to cross the veil between Heaven and Earth. Through dreams, borrowed voices, gentle warnings, and reassuring signs, discover how love never dies—and how those we cherish still walk beside us. Each true story points back to God’s mercy, reminding us that life is not ended, only changed. If you’ve ever longed for a sign, hoped for a glimpse of Heaven, or ...

Harmony Within: Unlocking the Secrets of Holistic Wellness ACHIEVE UNITY OF MIND, BODY, & SPIRIT USING ANCIENT WISDOM AND MODERN PRACTICESAre you ready to transform your life and achieve true harmony? Harmony Within: Unlocking the Secrets of Holistic Wellness offers a comprehensive guide to integrating your body, mind, and spirit. Dive into a wealth of ancient wisdom and scientifically validated modern practices to help you achieve inner peace and lasting well-being. Power of Intention: Understand how focusing your intention can change the world around you, your mood and that of those ...

Set yourself free from food guilt and the grip of diet culture, even if it's been your reality for decades! Do you often find yourself entrenched in the relentless cycle of dieting, only to be left with feelings of self-loathing and disappointment? Ever wonder why every attempt at intuitive eating seems elusive, like some untouchable fad that's out of your reach? Are you secretly battling with binge eating, overwhelmed by the emotional triggers that lead you to seek solace in food? If you've answered "yes" to any of these questions, know that you're far from alone. Many individuals are ...

An inspiring and revealing essay about motherhood, self-acceptance, and overcoming the fears that hold you back by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Open Book.

"What if prison did not punish but actually healed? In The Prison Cure, Jesse J. Jacoby offers a revolutionary blueprint for reform. One born not from politics or theory, but from personal experience behind the walls. Incarcerated as a teenager, and later again as an adult for cannabis charges, Jacoby witnessed firsthand how the system breaks people further instead of helping them rise. While most surrendered to the cycle, he chose another path: Purity. Discipline. Nutrition. Inner transformation. Refusing to eat toxic meals designed to dull the spirit, he fasted for 94 days, lost 40 pounds...

Are you tired of feeling trapped in a vicious cycle of emotional eating? Well, the solution is here! Introducing "Overcoming Emotional Eating", the comprehensive guide that will help you break free from the chains of emotional eating and live a happier, healthier life. In this book, you'll discover powerful strategies for understanding emotional eating and identifying the triggers that cause you to turn to food for comfort. You'll also learn the art of mindful eating and how a holistical approach can help you overcome emotional eating for good. But that's not all! You'll also uncover a ...

Experience unshakeable confidence in just weeks, even if self-doubt has defined you for years! Are you constantly battling self-doubt, no matter how hard you try? Does peer pressure and social media make you question your identity and self-worth? Do you find yourself wondering how others seem so confident while you feel stuck? If any of these questions resonate with you, you're definitely not alone. Teens everywhere face the same struggles, facing a whirlwind of expectations, judgments, and comparisons. But here's the reality: You can break free from the shackles of self-doubt and start ...

Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga is a book for survivors, clinicians, and yoga instructors who are interested in mind/body healing. It introduces trauma-sensitive yoga, a modified approach to yoga developed in collaboration between yoga teachers and clinicians at the Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute, led by yoga teacher David Emerson, along with medical doctor Bessel van der Kolk.