Following in the footsteps of successful inspirational books like The Power of Positive Thinking and The Purpose Driven Life comes the definitive guide for understanding‚ developing‚ and strengthening our most important emotion: Hope. The timing couldn't be better.
In this engaging self-help 'tour de force' authors Anthony Scioli‚ Ph.D.‚ and Henry Biller‚ Ph.D.‚ two renowned clinical psychologists‚ offer thought-provoking insights‚ compelling case studies‚ and practical "hope" exercises rooted in spirituality‚ religion‚ psychology‚ and philosophy‚ as well as their own personal stories of resilience. The result: A deeper assimilation of hope in daily life.
In The Power of Hope‚ readers will encounter:
* Strategies for overcoming 9 kinds of hopelessness as well as for combating depression and suicide
* Advice on utilizing hope to manage the "day-to-day"-from work and relationships to serious illness‚ grief or loss
* Ways in which hope can impact overall health‚ exercise‚ and diet
* Hope self-assessments‚ including a hope provider and spiritual intelligence scale
Whether it's a serious health issue‚ a traumatic past‚ or just trying to thrive in a time of political and economic unrest‚ hope is the key to fostering success‚ love‚ and survival. The Power of Hope will inspire readers with renewed faith and possibility.
"This book is a must read for anyone dealing with adversity and a resource that every healthcare professional should own."-Bernie Siegel‚ M.D.‚ author of Love‚ Medicine & Miracles and Help Me to Heal
Key Features:
* Helps readers understand the necessity of Hope‚ as it relates to every life issue and how to practically incorporate it into their lives
* Readers interested in health and personal development will find a wealth of relevant information in this book‚ from advice on coping with stress‚ loss‚ or anxiety‚ to the latest research on the mind-body connection.
* Makes distinctions among nine kinds of hopelessness‚ offering strategies for dealing with each of these painful experiences‚ as well as depression‚ suicidal thoughts and feelings‚ and hopeless rage. Parents and educators will find the sections on childhood hope and hopelessness especially helpful.
