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Presents scientifically-supported guidance for people who want to replace stress and painful emotions with a sense of well-being and contentment. With empathy and unfailing good humour, Dr. Pamela Hays outlines a four-step process that has proven successful in her professional clinical psychology practice as well as in her own life.
List of contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Step 1: Stepping Onto the Path of Well-Being Chapter 1: Finding
Your Path
Chapter 2: Tapping Your Hidden Strengths
Step 2: Understanding Your Stressors Chapter 3: How Stress Hurts
Chapter 4: The Mind–Body Connection
Chapter 5: Distinguishing Internal From External Sources of Stress
Step 3: Using Thoughts to Feel Better Chapter 6: Thought Traps That Can Block Your Path
Chapter 7: Countering Negative Thinking
Chapter 8: Compassion Voice
Chapter 9: Well-Being Boosters
Step 4: Taking Action Chapter 10: The Power of Thought
and Action
Chapter 11: Create a Healthy Environment
Chapter 12: Learn and Practice Well-Being Behavior
Chapter 13: Assertiveness, Conflict Resolution, and Other Communication Skills
Chapter 14: Social Engagement, Meaning, and Purpose
Chapter 15: Self-Care for Staying on the Happy, Healthy Path
Afterword
References
Index
About the Author
About the author
Pamela A. Hays, PhD
Summary
Presents scientifically-supported guidance for people who want to replace stress and painful emotions with a sense of well-being and contentment. With empathy and unfailing good humour, Dr. Pamela Hays outlines a four-step process that has proven successful in her professional clinical psychology practice as well as in her own life.
