Emotional Love

We all know love matters, but in this groundbreaking book positive emotions expert Barbara Fredrickson shows us how much. Even more than happiness and optimism, love holds the key to improving our mental and physical health as well as lengthening our lives. Using research from her own lab, Fredrickson redefines love not as a stable behemoth, but as micro-moments of connection between people - even strangers.

Intimate, revealing, provocative, Communion challenges every woman to courageously claim the search for love as the heroic journey we must all choose to be truly free. In her trademark commanding and lucid language, hooks explores the ways ideas about women and love were changed by the feminist movement, by women's full participation in the workforce, and by the culture of self-help, and reveals how women of all ages can bring love into every aspect of their lives, for all the years of their lives.

Written from both historical and cultural perspectives, Salvation takes an incisive look at the transformative power of love in the lives of African Americans. Whether talking about the legacy of slavery, relationships and marriage in Black life, the prose and poetry of Martin Luther King, Jr., James Baldwin, and Maya Angelou, the liberation movements of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, or hip hop and gangsta rap culture, hooks lets us know what love’s got to do with it.

Have you ever wished you had heard certain words growing up, like “I love you,” “I’m sorry,” or “You are enough?” Words like this hold immense power, shaping how we see ourselves and how we navigate the world as adults. But what happens when you didn’t receive them? When the words you needed to hear were never spoken, it can create deep emotional wounds that linger into adulthood. This book is here to help you heal those wounds by reconnecting with your inner child and offering the love, support, and healing affirmations you were deprived of in your childhood. Inner Child ...

From birth, when babies' fingers instinctively cling to those of adults, their bodies and brains seek an intimate connection - a bond made possible by empathy, the remarkable ability to love and to share the feelings of others. In this unforgettable book, award-winning science journalist Maia Szalavitz and renowned child psychiatrist Bruce D. Perry explain how empathy develops, why it is essential both to human happiness and for a functional society, and how it is threatened in a modern world.

In this newly revised and expanded edition of The Emotion Code, renowned holistic physician and lecturer Dr. Bradley Nelson skillfully lays bare the inner workings of the subconscious mind. He reveals how emotionally charged events from your past can still be haunting you in the form of "trapped emotions"—emotional energies that literally inhabit your body. These trapped emotions can fester in your life and body, creating pain, malfunction, and eventual disease.

Are you ready to silence self-doubt, embrace your natural beauty, and walk confidently in your power? This book is your daily guide to unshakable self-worth, designed specifically for Black women to embrace their beauty, silence negative self-talk, and stand boldly in their authenticity. You deserve to feel confident, loved, and worthy every single day. And with the right affirmations, you can rewire your mindset, release self-doubt, and step into the powerful Black queen you were born to be!

Statistics show that 50 percent of what determines divorce is genetic temperament. And, if you are one of the 20 percent of people who are born highly sensitive, the risk of an unhappy relationship is especially high. Your finely tuned nervous system, which picks up on subtleties and reflects deeply, would be a romantic asset if both you and your partner understood you better. But without that understanding, your sensitivity is likely to be making your close relationships painful and complicated.

Renowned canine expert Patricia McConnell answers the questions of dog lovers everywhere. Do dogs have emotions like we do? More to the point, does my dog love me? Sharing riveting dog stories from her experiences, Dr. McConnell also offers accessible science that clues listeners in to what's going on behind those puppy dog eyes.

First released more than 40 years ago, Love and Limerence has become a classic in the psychology of emotion. As relevent today as it was then, this book offers insight into love, infatuation, madness, and all flavors of emotion in between.

Emotions are inseparable from how we humans think, choose, and act. In Emotional Design, cognitive scientist Don Norman shows how the principles of human psychology apply to the invention and design of new technologies and products. In The Design of Everyday Things, Norman made the definitive case for human-centered design, showing that good design demanded that the user's must take precedence over a designer's aesthetic if anything, from light switches to airplanes, was going to work as the user needed.

What happens when the mind finally grows quiet? When we stop chasing certainty and begin to trust the present moment? Where the Mind Rests, Love Blooms is more than just an audiobook — it's an invitation to slow down, to breathe, and to rediscover that silent space within where fear dissolves… and only trust, presence, and true love remain. Luis Rhodes guides us with words that touch the soul and awaken the heart. In a world that never stops, where nothing ever seems enough, this sonic journey gently reminds you that you don’t need to become someone else — you only need to feel again.

The secret to healing emotional wounds from your past is reconnecting with your inner child. Discover how to nurture this essential relationship... If you've experienced persistent anxiety, self-doubt, struggles with intimacy, or harmful emotional patterns you can't break, you've probably wondered if your childhood experiences might be the cause. Perhaps you've tried various approaches to ease the lingering sadness or emptiness, yet find yourself longing for a solution that truly works. You might even think that carrying these emotional burdens is simply part of life, something you'll just ...

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed when dealing with the everyday challenges that life throws at you? Are you a proud black woman ready to walk your path to physical and emotional wellbeing?Why is it so difficult to take care of ourselves? We often prioritize work, family, and other commitments over time to devote to ourselves. Putting "me time" on the back burner is one of the main reasons we feel overloaded, exhausted and stressed. Lack of self-care can leave us unprepared to deal with the stresses of life. True self-care may not be what it really looks like. It's not just about splurging ...

In the breathtaking waters of the Pacific Northwest, a sweeping love story unfolds—one that spans generations, and where saving the last wild orcas could mean saving themselves. Perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing and Water for Elephants–this deeply atmospheric romance explores the lengths we go to for love and proves that some things are worth saving at any cost. Kassidy Karlson—a social media powerhouse—is fed up with throwaway trends and longs to turn her fame into something meaningful. But when a career-shattering mistake forces her to retreat from the spotlight, she ...

Reframe your past, transform your future, and experience the healing power of CBT—starting from the day you open this book. Have your goals, hopes, and dreams fallen by the wayside over the years? Do you find it hard to stand up for yourself, and are you so tired of trying to fulfill everyone’s demands that you feel burnt out and fatigued—so much so that all you want to do is be alone? Are many of your relationships unfulfilling, and do you constantly give your best self to people who are narcissistic, codependent, selfish, or uncaring? It doesn’t have to be that way—but don’t ...

Every person is wired for love differently—with different habits, needs, and reactions to conflict. The good news is that most people's minds work in predictable ways and respond well to security, attachment, and routines, making it possible to neurologically prime the brain for greater love and connection and fewer conflicts. This go-to guide will show you how.

Grace Carter thought she’d left Willowbrook—and her past—behind for good. But when heartbreak sends her back to her childhood home by the lake, she comes face-to-face with the one person she never truly let go of: Ben Jacobs, her childhood best friend turned first love. As Grace finds herself drawn back into the comforting embrace of small-town life, old feelings resurface, forcing her to confront the biggest question of all: Is Willowbrook still just a stop on her journey, or could it finally be home? Welcome to Willowbrook, where love lingers like a warm summer breeze and second ...

Parenting isn't rocket science, it's just brain surgery. And Dr. Joshua Straub has good news for you: You can do it! You don't need to do all the "right" things as a parent. Both science and the Bible show us that the most important thing we can provide for our kids is a place of emotional safety. In other words, the posture from which we parent matters infinitely more than the techniques of parenting. Emotional safety - more than any other factor - is scientifically linked to raising kids who live, love, and lead well.

There is an end to the anguish of emotional eating - and this book explains how to achieve it. Geneen Roth, whose Feeding the Hungry Heart and When Food Is Love have brought understanding and acceptance to tens of thousands of fans over the last two decades, here outlines her proven program for resolving the conflicts at the root of overeating.