Constructive Wallowing: How to Beat Bad Feelings by Letting Yourself Have Them - Softcover

Gilbertson, Tina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0349404569 ISBN 13: 9780349404561

Publisher: Piatkus, 2014

Synopsis

CONSTRUCTIVE WALLOWING is the first book to cut right to the chase, teaching readers how to accept and feel their feelings with self-compassion for greater emotional health and wellbeing.. while making them laugh from time to time.

It's tempting to turn away from menacing, uncomfortable feelings like anger, grief, or regret; but ignoring them makes them fester and linger. By learning to accept and embrace rather than suppress difficult feelings, readers keep their sense of personal power and gain greater understanding and ultimately esteem for themselves. Feeling bad can actually lead to feeling better, faster! This practical book, full of practical insight, humour and compassion will enable readers to get in touch with their whole self, and live fuller, happier lives.

Contents include how to:
Escape from the trap of self-criticism by taking your own side
Use the T-R-U-T-H Technique to get out from under bad feelings, fast
Neutralize old emotions that zap your energy and undermine your happiness
Allow painful feelings to let go of you, instead of the other way around
Break long-standing relationship patterns by healing old wounds
Build a healthier, more loving relationship with the most important person in your life - you!

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Feeling Bad Can Lead You to Feeling Better Faster

Actress-turned-therapist Tina Gilbertson offers a practical and effective alternative to kicking yourself when you’re down. Constructive Wallowing will not only help you reach your potential but also heal from past hurts and feel better about yourself, right this minute. It is tempting to turn away from menacing, uncomfortable feelings like anger, grief or regret and treat them like unwanted guests. However, ignoring them just seems to make them stick around. By learning to accept, rather than suppress, difficult feelings, you’ll gain greater self-understanding for lifelong emotional health.

LEARN HOW TO:

• Take your own side and free yourself from the trap of self-criticism


• Use the T-R-U-T-H Technique to get out from under yucky feelings


• Neutralize old emotions that sap your energy and undermine your joy


• Allow painful feelings to let go of you, instead of the other way around


• Build a healthier, more loving relationship with the most important person in your life: You

About the Author:

Tina Gilbertson is a successful therapist workshop leader and blogger living in Portland OR.

About this edition

• Publisher: Piatkus
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0349404569
• ISBN 13: 9780349404561
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288