The Power of No (Paperback)

Dantus

ISBN 13: 9798994544600

Published by Inner Compass Press, 2026

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Paperback. The Power of NoReclaiming Boundaries, Safety, and Your Voice Through the RIFRA MethodAre you exhausted from saying yes when you mean no?You're capable and successful, yet inside, you're running on empty. You overcommit, overextend, and override your own needs to keep everyone else comfortable. You know you need boundaries, but every time you try, you freeze, backtrack, or feel guilty for days.This isn't a willpower problem-it's a nervous system problem.The Power of No reveals why saying no feels impossible-and gives you a proven, body-based method to reclaim your boundaries, your safety, and your voice.Licensed therapist Tanya Dantus, LMFT, introduces Modern Detachment Syndrome-the pattern of disconnecting from your body, needs, and voice to survive. Drawing from neuroscience, somatic psychology, and feminist analysis, she shows how your nervous system hijacks your intentions-and how to rewire it using the RIFRA Method, a five-step framework to understand your pattern and change it at the root.Inside, you'll find: The RIFRA Method: ROOT, IMPACT, FEEL, REFLECT, ACTIONInsights on Modern Detachment Syndrome and its effectsTools to stop self-abandonment mid-patternSomatic practices to say no without panic or guiltReal stories proving you're not aloneA feminist lens on why women are often affected-and how to break the cycleThis book is for you if: You're tired of feeling resentful in relationshipsYou've tried therapy and self-help but nothing sticksYou know what you "should" do, but your body won't cooperateYou're ready to stop abandoning yourselfYou want practical tools, not just inspirationYour body knows what you need. This book teaches you how to listen. The Power of No teaches a proven, body-based method to reclaim boundaries, safety, and your voice. Psychotherapist Tanya Dantus guides you past people-pleasing patterns using the RIFRA Method. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Power of No (Paperback)
• Publisher: Inner Compass Press
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798994544600
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The Power of No
Reclaiming Boundaries, Safety, and Your Voice Through the RIFRA Method

Are you exhausted from saying yes when you mean no?

You’re capable, successful, and dependable.
But behind the scenes, you’re overextended, overwhelmed, and quietly resentful.

You know you need boundaries.
But when the moment comes, you freeze… second-guess yourself… or say yes anyway.

This isn’t a willpower problem.
It’s a nervous system problem.

The Power of No shows you why saying no feels unsafe—and how to change it at the root.

Licensed therapist Tanya Dantus, LMFT, introduces the RIFRA Method, a practical, body-based framework to help you:

• Recognize when you’re abandoning yourself in real time
• Regulate the fear, guilt, or panic that comes with setting boundaries
• Interrupt people-pleasing patterns at the source
• Reconnect to your needs, voice, and internal authority
• Say no without spiraling afterward

Drawing from neuroscience, somatic psychology, and feminist insight, this book explains why your body overrides your best intentions—and gives you a clear path to change it.

You’ll also learn about Modern Detachment Syndrome—the hidden pattern that keeps high-functioning women disconnected from their needs in order to stay safe.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• The RIFRA Method (ROOT, IMPACT, FEEL, REFLECT, ACTION)
• How to stop mid-pattern instead of realizing too late
• Somatic tools to make boundaries feel safe—not terrifying
• Real stories that show you you’re not alone—and that change is possible

This book is for you if:

• You feel resentful in your relationships
• You know what you “should” do—but can’t follow through
• You’ve tried therapy or self-help, but nothing sticks
• You’re ready to stop abandoning yourself

You don’t need more discipline.
You need a different way to feel safe.

This book will show you how.