The Promised Land: A Guide to Positive Thinking for Sufferers of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression

Clear, compelling and uplifting, The Promised Land is a simple, guide for sufferers of stress, anxiety and depression. The book is written by Chartered Psychologist Dr Rick Norris who has helped hundreds of people to think more positively by using the easily understood models, techniques and stories described in the book.The Promised Land explains why stress, anxiety and depression are more common today than ever. The book shows how the mind works when we succumb to psychological distress before explaning how we can successfully combat the causes by thinking more positively. Rick uses real life case studies to illustrate the stories of people who have succesfully turned their lives around by adopting a more positive approach to life.

Rick is a Chartered Psychologist who works as a consultant for a range of organisations in both clinical and occupational environments. His clients include the Manor Hospital Walsall, Compaq, Nokia, Unisys, Hewlett-Packard, the Terrance Higgins Trust and a number of SMEs. He is also a visiting lecturer at the Department of Occupational Health at Warwick University. Professionally his main interest is helping people to live more fulfilled lives.Born in 1959 in Portsmouth, Rick is divorced with three children, Sam, Jack and Martha. Apart from his family, his main interests are running and keeping fit; reggae music, horse-racing and warm climates. He is also a long-suffering Pompey fan.