From Turmoil to Tranquility: A Step-By-Step Guide to Total Emotional Freedom - Softcover

Cooke, Cindy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0971434611 ISBN 13: 9780971434615

Publisher: Sundance Communications Intl, 2002

Synopsis

Recently, neuroscientists discovered an innate mechanism in a part of the brain called the amygdala that actually dissolves emotional trauma - if you let it. The actual breakup of old emotional memories can be clearly seen with a sophisticated brain imaging technique called functional Magnetic Resource Imaging (fMRI). So, why isn't this process - the process of homeostasis in which all things tend to return to a state of health and well being - why isn't it working for you and other Americans, 48% of whom will experience a major emotional disorder at some time in their lives? Why, as only 5% of the world's population do we consume 50% of its cocaine? Why, despite 40 million prescriptions for psychotropic medications is the suicide rate not declining?

It is related to some of the basic beliefs underpinning industrial societies, beliefs that begain 500 years ago with Sir Isaac Newton, but have been proven incorrect by discoveries in quantum physics in the last 30 years. Primary among these beliefs is the idea that we are supposed to be in control and that if we think long enough, hard enough and rationally enough, we can solve our problems.

From Turmoil to Tranquility describes why these beliefs are in error, why thinking about your issues will not cure emotional distress any more than studying a specific germ will cure your cold. It explains why most of our treatments for emotional disorders don't work, why psychotropic medication is more often than not counterproductive, how our emotions try to heal themselves and how we inadvertently prevent them from doing so.

From Turmoil to Tranquility also explains how our life crises are related to emotional distress and provides detailed step-by-step procedures on how to stop trying to control our emotions and let mother nature do the job she was meant to do.

About this title

About the Author

Cindy Cooke is a community college psychology professor in Arizona, teaches self-help seminars nationally, and is an expert on the causes of and cures for Amygdala Deficit Disorder, a syndrome that lies at the heart of the growing epidemic of emotional distress. She is the former Executive Director of the World Affairs Council and the California Democratic Leadership Council. She has a bachelors degree in psychology and a masters in adult education, and has done post graduate work in organizational development at Pepperdine University in Malibu. In 1979, she was named an Outstanding Young Woman in America, and is a sought-after speaker in the field of personal development.

The illegitimate daughter of an Arizona-born lawyer and congressman, Cooke spent her first several years hidden away in a series of private foster homes. Though she joined her parents at the age of seven, and lived with them for eleven years, her father continued to live a double life until his death at the age of 82 and never publicly acknowledged her.

The consequences of these tenuous beginnings included a hand-washing fetish at the age of 4, an early and difficult marriage in her teens, debilitating panic attacks, and an unending plague of life crises as an adult. Finally, while on a personal trip to Russia in the early 90’s, Cooke experienced a cathartic experience and a profound paradigm shift that turned all of what she thought she knew about psychology inside out.

For the last 10 years, Cooke has studied the latest brain research and pursued answers to why, despite years of therapy she had not "gotten it" before the crisis in Russia. This book is the result of her research and her work with others who have suffered and recovered from extreme anxiety, anger, depression, and life crises.

From the Inside Flap

COMMENTS FROM READERS/SEMINAR PARTICIPANTS When I went through the process I felt the electrical energy drain out of my system. That s how I felt. That s how I visualized it. This electricity is just flowing out of me. It was unbelievable. Almost immediately, I felt lighter. A thousand pounds lighter. Something had been released, and I wasn t quite sure what it was. I m a new person. J. R., CFO

The process didn t take that long, maybe 20 minutes, but I ended up after that feeling cleaner, more secure, less afraid. It was such a different feeling. Everything looked clearer, like ah, wow, something had lifted off of me was the feeling. I really don t have any words to describe it. I feel a lot better now, and I feel like something was lifted. Whatever happened was important and I don t necessarily have to understand it. The main point is I feel better. A. S., Graduate Student

My feelings of anxiety and depression were lifted within probably a couple of days. I just didn t have that feeling that had been a part of my life for such long time. By the next day (after doing the process) when I woke up, I felt greatly relieved. I felt as though a tremendous burden had been lifted. And then for a long time after that I would just feel better each day and at more peace with myself. P. R., Small Business Owner

What a week this has been! I have been releasing on a non-stop basis. I brought the tapes home and my husband has listened to them and is releasing also. This is what we have been looking for for a long time. I breathe so much better than I ever have, it seems to be a deeper more satisfying breath. I also noticed that things that irritate me come up quicker than before, but instead of yelling at the person that supposedly "caused me to get angry", I quickly internalize the situation and feel it to the max, then release it. My husband picked up the technique right away also. In fact he said the release feels exactly like the big "O". Our home is much more peaceful, our relationship is improving every day. It was never a bad relationship, but now it is feeling like it did when we first fell in love. April 25th is our 21st wedding anniversary, I could not think of a better gift, than what we've received from this program. Thank you!! A. B., Homemaker

Other anonymous comments from seminar participants:

This has changed my life. I truly feel I can have a life filled with joy and peace. I am thrilled.

Wonderful! It will change your life forever.

I love the step by step process given. Great info refreshing approach.

It got to the heart of the issue. I ve tried a lot of things. This gave me the tools

Great new way to look at it. A chance of a lifetime to get a handle on life.

It took a very different approach and effective approach to healing the pain. It was great and will change my life.

Try it. It s different than anything that you might have tried to heal yourself. It s an eye opener. It gives very healthy advice.

It s great! Especially if you ve tried everything else.

Excellent. Affects you physically (I no longer clench my teeth as often), emotionally and mentally. Just frees you up.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sundance Communications Intl
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0971434611
• ISBN 13: 9780971434615
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224