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The 24/7 guide to coping with life without your therapist.If you've ever wandered through the self-help section of a bookstore and wondered whether you need the tome on depression or the treatise on codependence, the textbook on anxiety or the reference on grief, this book is for you. As the only simple introduction to psychological stressors and issues, "What To Do When Your Therapist Isn't There" by Nina Danielson helps you understand the problems you may face and offers practical steps for dealing with them on your own."What To Do When Your Therapist Isn't There" discusses common problems from depression to codependence to fear of change, along with their warning signs and ways to cope with them. A general encyclopedia of psychological subjects, allowing the reader to self-diagnose without having to thumb through several complicated volumes on each subject, "What To Do When Your Therapist Isn't There" brings together all the information you need in one, easy-to-use guide written in an easy-to-understand way.Though self-help books cannot and should not replace the therapeutic process, "What To Do When Your Therapist Isn't There" can help you break through your mental blocks and get unstuck to live a fuller and happier emotional life.

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You Can't Live in Your Therapist's OfficeIf you've ever wandered through the self-help section of a bookstore and wondered whether you need the textbook on codependence or the treatise on self-esteem, the encyclopedia on anxiety or the reference on grief - and you certainly don't have time to read them all - then this book is for you. In our fast-paced reality-TV talk-show world, it seems everyone's got issues. Do you have the tools to deal most effectively with yours?Whether your therapist is away, can't be reached by phone, or you're simply not in therapy at the moment, this is the guide that tells you What To Do When Your Therapist Isn't There. A sensitive and intelligent, yet humorous and practical introduction to everyday psychological issues, the book can help you-. break out of self-defeating patterns. stop getting stuck in dysfunctional relationships. gain deeper insight into how to deal with your depression, traumatic life experiences, or fears of intimacyFind out why you do what you do, and feel what you feel - and how you can better cope. On almost every page, you will find examples that you can readily relate to and simple tools that are relevant and useful to you.What To Do When Your Therapist Isn't There brings together all the information you need to break through your mental blocks and master your emotional life in a readable and user-friendly guide. Learn to take charge of your life in and out of your therapist's office.

Author Biography

Nina Danielson, MSW, is a seasoned therapist and lecturer with 40 years of experience in the mental health field. An advisor for the Compassionate Friends, a support network for bereaved parents and siblings, she earned her master's degree in social work from Columbia University. She maintains a private practice on Cape Cod, where she lives with her husband, Norman, and their three-and-a-half dogs. (They share custody of a granddog with one of their sons.) The Danielsons have three children and two grandchildren.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:Prologue: If I Believe in Therapy, Why Write a Self-Help Book?Chapter 1: I Can Do It MyselfI don't want to take medication for depression, anxiety, ADD, etc.Chapter 2: Understanding the PsycheA peanut butter sandwichChapter 3: Quick! Get the Plunger!Overflowing anxiety: The origin of obsessions, compulsions and addictionsChapter 4: The Knight in Shining ArmorAm I really being defensive?Chapter 5: Abandon Ye All HopeWhy am I depressed?Chapter 6: Am I Depressed or Am I Grieving?What is the difference? It sucks either way!Chapter 7: Letting GoExperiencing "good grief" for our many lossesChapter 8: This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both of UsThe fight for self-esteemChapter 9: The Rotten BananaThe danger of seeing only the "good" in peopleChapter 10: The Most Misunderstood EmotionI'm not angry, I'm just…well, anything but angryChapter 11: Sorry, Officer, I Didn't See the SignalWhy do we ignore the danger signals?Chapter 12: Growing Up on the Streets of LaredoYou need to learn how to protect yourselfChapter 13: It's the Same Old StoryWhy do I repeat the same mistakes over and over?Chapter 14: What Is Codependency Anyway?I know I'm doing it, but I don't really know what "it" isChapter 15: Float Like a Butterfly– Sting Like a BeeIs it truly narcissism, or is it the self-centeredness of ADD?Chapter 16: A Deer Caught in the Headlights (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) I know I'm an adult but sometimes I feel like a scared childChapter 17: If You Should Lose Me, Oh Yeah, You'll Lose a Good ThingWhy should I give up my defenses and face my feelings?Chapter 18: Emotional Intimacy– The Goal If I never eat ice cream, I won't have to feel the pain of what I've missed all my lifeConclusionEmergency Contact SheetTypes of Therapists and TherapyPaying for and Choosing a TherapistResourcesGlossaryBibliographyIndex

Long Description

The 24/7 guide to coping with life without your therapist. If you've ever wandered through the self-help section of a bookstore and wondered whether you need the tome on depression or the treatise on codependence, the textbook on anxiety or the reference on grief, this book is for you. As the only simple introduction to psychological stressors and issues, "What To Do When Your Therapist Isn't There" by Nina Danielson helps you understand the problems you may face and offers practical steps for dealing with them on your own. "What To Do When Your Therapist Isn't There" discusses common problems from depression to codependence to fear of change, along with their warning signs and ways to cope with them. A general encyclopedia of psychological subjects, allowing the reader to self-diagnose without having to thumb through several complicated volumes on each subject, "What To Do When Your Therapist Isn't There" brings together all the information you need in one, easy-to-use guide written in an easy-to-understand way. Though self-help books cannot and should not replace the therapeutic process, "What To Do When Your Therapist Isn't There" can help you break through your mental blocks and get unstuck to live a fuller and happier emotional life.

Details ISBN1578262267 Author Nina Danielson Short Title WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR THERAPIST Language English ISBN-10 1578262267 ISBN-13 9781578262267 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Edition 1st Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9781578262267 Place of Publication New York AU Release Date 2006-07-11 NZ Release Date 2006-07-11 US Release Date 2006-07-11 UK Release Date 2006-07-11 Illustrator Alan Gilliland Birth 1764 Death 1847 Affiliation Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, USA Position Department of Psychology Qualifications Ph.D. Pages 240 Publisher Hatherleigh Press,U.S. Publication Date 2006-07-11 Imprint Hatherleigh Press,U.S. Subtitle A 24/7 Guide to Coping With Life on Your Own DEWEY 616.8914 Audience General We've got this

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