Women of all ages want to make others happy-it's just in a woman's nature, isn't it? But what happens when that "need to please" goes wrong and a woman keeps pushing herself harder while simultaneously ignoring her own needs? What happens when a woman begins to think self-sabotaging "girly thoughts"?
Noted psychologist Dr. Patricia O'Gorman answers these questions for today's generation of women, including women in transition, those who have suffered trauma, and anyone who works with this population. Complex concepts are presented as doable steps: two assessment steps, then seven easy action/daily steps readers can use to counter negative inner thoughts and to understand and cultivate their resilience. In this expanded and updated edition of her groundbreaking book, Dr. O'Gorman reveals how "girly thoughts" are just conclusions women reach as a way of making sense of the trauma they've experienced and the resulting codependency issues they grapple with, then provides the tools they need to break the cycle and become more resilient. They need to be reminded from time to time of the saying that while legendary dancer Fred Astaire received top billing, "Ginger Rogers did everything that Fred Astaire did. She just did it backwards and in high heels."
