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10 STEPS TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR EMOTIONAL LIFE: Overcoming Anxiety, Distress, and Depression Through Whole-Person Healing By Eve A Wood, MD Publisher: Hay House Publication date: January 2007 Price: 2495/hardcover // ISBN: 978-1-4019-1121-8
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Learning to control emotions is both difficult and rewarding, probably one of the most important steps to attain optimum health of both mind and body Dr Eve Wood has authored a detailed and practical guide to help you do it I recommend this book and am completely in agreement with the philosophy behind it Andrew Weil, MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of Arizona; author, 8 Weeks to Optimum Health This is one of the best books Ive ever seen on how to achieve emotional balance and happiness Its practical, real world, and very readable Dr Wood is my kind of doctor Christiane Northrup, MD, author, Womens Bodies, Womens
Wisdom
MAINSTREAM MEDICINE OR ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES?
Its Not Always One Or The Other Says Integrative Psychiatrist Dr Eve A Wood In New Book
For those suffering from anxiety, depression, panic disorder, ADD, or another mental health ailment, trying to decide whether to seek treatment through medicine or alternative therapies can be bewildering But according to Eve A Wood, MD, sufferers dont have to choose one route or the other Even when medication is necessary, its often only part of the healing puzzle, she says Successful treatment most often lies in bringing together your medical care, complementary and alternative approaches, and spiritual practices
In her new book, 10 STEPS TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR EMOTIONAL LIFE, Dr Wood helps readers integrate both mainstream medicine and non-traditional practices to find the solution thats right for them A Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona Program in Integrative Medicine and a psychiatrist in private
practice, Dr Wood more
10 STEPS TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR EMOTIONAL LIFE / page two speaks from nearly two decades experience in the field In more than 30,000 hours of oneon-one work with troubled individuals from all walks of life, she has used her whole-person method to heal hundreds of people other doctors couldnt help
Now, in 10 STEPS TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR EMOTIONAL LIFE, Dr Wood brings her integrative approach to healing combining traditional psychiatric medicine and the latest mind-body therapies to a wider audience With compassion and unique insight into mental well-being, she gives readers the tools and resources to enable them to partner with their doctors and develop an effective plan for emotional wellness From how to determine whether one has a medical condition or chemical imbalance; to how to make life choices that fit ones nature; to ways to nurture ones spirit, Dr Woods straightforward, practical advice and passionate encouragement empowers readers on the path to
recovery
Throughout 10 STEPS TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR EMOTIONAL LIFE, Dr Wood uses examples from her own life, her patients stories, and self-assessment questions to provide readers with a deeper understanding of psychiatry and alternative therapies, as well as guidance on what actions to take, based on their own unique situation Readers will also learn: How to determine if medication may be needed or not Sometimes medicine is good and sometimes it isnt it all depends on the situation, say Dr Wood To illustrate how individual differences dictate the need for medication, she tells the stories of two women: Pamela, who benefited from medication briefly when her husband of many years was dying of cancer; and Christina, whose personal and family history of mental illness indicated that ongoing medication was absolutely crucial for her well-being The benefits of integrating complementary and alternative medicine interventions into ones program Each of us is unique, so we each heal
differently, Dr Wood explains For some people, music whether playing an instrument or singing in a choir is deeply healing, while others may respond better to yoga, exercise, massage, or light therapy How to make life choices that fit ones nature In order to take charge of your emotional life, you need to identify and respect your nature, more
10 STEPS TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR EMOTIONAL LIFE / page three gifts, and challenges, says Dr Wood Here, she includes questions designed to help readers identify their gifts and passions, recognize their limitations and life choices, and change the pieces that dont work for them any more How to identify the mind-sets that hold one back from recovery, and how to change them According to Dr Wood, What you believe what you tell yourself both consciously and unconsciously affects what happens in your life She explores the most imprisoning thoughts including fear, self-devaluation, guilt, and pessimism and explains how to use visualization
for healing and how to transform negative self-talk The importance of sharing stories and building connections with others to foster health, fulfillment, and well-being We need to talk to others so that when we lose touch with ourselves, they can remind us of who we are and what weve lived, says Dr Wood In sharing our tales, we gain perspective; balance out our negativity; are accepted when we have trouble approving of ourselves; and clarify our own thoughts, feelings, and ideas She includes ten suggestions for building connections with others, among them: listen to learn, reach out and touch someone, plant a garden, and care for a pet Whether one is suffering from a diagnosed emotional distress, questioning the need to seek treatment, or simply wanting to improve overall well-being, 10 STEPS TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR EMOTIONAL LIFE is an authoritative and accessible guide on navigating all the treatment options that are available With Dr Woods guidance, everyone can take charge of their
emotional lives
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Eve A Wood, MD, a practicing psychiatrist, author, speaker, and consultant, is a pioneer in the field of integrative psychiatry She has used her two decades experience working with troubled individuals from all walks of life to develop a treatment approach that involves traditional psychiatric medicine, psychology, and universal spiritual principles Her method has attracted attention and acclaim from the nations leading authorities in the fields of medicine, health, and spiritual well-being The author of numerous articles for medical and professional publications, she is also a regular columnist for Massage Therapy Journal and host of the weekly call-in radio show, Healing Your Body, Mind, and Spirit on wwwHayHouseRadiocom In addition to 10 STEPS TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR EMOTIONAL LIFE, Dr Wood is also the author of Theres Always Help; Theres Always Hope Hay House, which won the Benjamin Franklin Award for Best New Voice Nonfiction and was selected
by ForeWord Magazine as a Book of the Year in the categories of Psychology, Mind-Body-Spirit, and Health Dr Wood has served on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and is a former member of the Executive Committee of the Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital Currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona Program in Integrative Medicine, Dr Wood also maintains a clinical and consulting practice in Tucson, Arizona, where she lives with her husband and four children
