Calm in the Storm

A Collection of Simple Strategies You Can Use Right Now to Shift Out of Anxiety

By: Susan Guttridge

Narrated by: Susan Guttridge

Calm in the Storm offers simple techniques to assist you in developing fundamental skills for settling overwhelming emotions.

There are moments in our lives when emotion comes on so strong and so fast that we feel out of control, completely overwhelmed, and emotionally flooded. It can be bewildering and frightening, often leaving us with a sense of powerlessness, even despair. When we haven’t developed the ability to shift out of that emotional intensity, even the simplest tasks become harder. Life becomes harder. Emotional distress can feel painful, and the thoughts that so often accompany that distress can be confusing and debilitating. This book can help you deepen your ability to settle intense emotion that can feel like a storm within.

Using simple strategies that can be implemented anywhere, you will learn to recognize, observe, and shift emotion. When we master strategies to healthfully soothe ourselves and settle strong emotion, we build confidence. We start to feel stronger and more capable – in being with emotion and in life overall. This book will ignite hope and spark a renewed belief in your inner potential.

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I love the book even more now

I have always loved this book and as a practicing psychotherapist, I have several copies that I lend out to my clients to read. I have also loved listening to Susan Guttridge's guided meditation on insight timer. This audible book is like the best of both worlds. Listening to Calm in the Storm on Audible has been an incredibly soothing and enlightening experience. Ms. Guttridge's compassionate tone and practical strategies shine through, offering listeners a lifeline in moments of anxiety. The audiobook is thoughtfully structured, making the techniques easy to follow and apply in everyday life.

What I particularly loved was how relatable and approachable Susan's guidance is. Her explanations are clear, and the exercises are so effective that you can start practicing them immediately. Whether you're new to managing anxiety or looking for fresh tools, this book feels like having a trusted psychotherapist/counsellor right there with you.

The narration adds an extra layer of calm, making it easy to engage with the material even during stressful times. I highly recommend Calm in the Storm as the book and now even more so as the audio version to anyone seeking practical and compassionate strategies for navigating anxiety.