Overcoming Adversity - Eileen Lenson

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Résumé :
No one searches for adversity. Bad things happen. Yet how many of us will know what to do to prevent our lives from spiralling out of control when we encounter traumatic events that threaten our safety, careers, emotions, health, or relationships? In this pragmatic and inspirational book, experienced US-based life coach and former psychotherapist Eileen Lenson shows us tools to turn suffering into hope and develop resilience by combining scientific research with an understanding of our emotional and spiritual lives. She cuts through existing myths and provides readers with a look into what it takes to not just overcome adversity and survive, but to thrive. Written to help anyone who finds themselves in a painful place, regardless of social background, culture, religion or education, each chapter describes from a scientific, psychological and spiritual perspective, why we do the things we do. Armed with this knowledge we can learn to manage our feelings and respond to devastating events with the skills to seek healthy coping options and change our lives for the better. In this book you'll learn how to:Use five core factors of your life - forgiveness, courage, perspective, perseverance, and hope - to reduce emotional suffering. Identify and replace unproductive coping skills with healthy thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Master new skills through practice exercises. Benefit from the stories of others, just like you, who have faced and overcome adversity. 'For anyone who is struggling with conflict, Eileen's book can help you overcome whatever obstacles are holding you back from living the life you truly want. Highly recommended.' ' - Hal Elrod, #1 bestselling author, The Miracle Morning 'Shows how to successfully thrive in the face of complicated life situations.' - Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times #1 bestselling author of Triggers....

Biographie:
Eileen Lenson, MSW, ACSW, Board Certified Coach, has committed her professional career to helping people who are struggling with adversity. She is based in California and holds a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work, and prior to becoming a Professional Life Coach, was a practicing psychotherapist for over 20 years. Her broad experiences range from working with clients in medical and psychiatric hospitals, to her outpatient private practice. She has also developed and led support groups for parents who suffered the loss of a child, for couples going through a divorce, and for teens with social adjustment problems. In addition to her clinical work, she has spoken internationally on grief and bereavement. Author of a business book on psychotherapy and a chapter in a three-part volume on psychological trauma, Eileen has also written for newspapers and monthly columns, and taught seminars on adversity-related topics.

Sommaire:
Foreword by Vice Admiral David H. Buss, United States Navy, Retired

An Introduction To Overcoming Adversity
The Five Personal Components To Overcoming Adversity
The Three Spheres Of Support In Overcoming Adversity

Chapter 1: Forgiveness
What Is Forgiveness?
Why Is Forgiveness So Important?
What Forgiveness Is Not
Barriers To Forgiveness
How To Use the Three Spheres of Support To Achieve Forgiveness
Conclusion
Suggested Exercises for Using the Three Spheres of Support To Enhance Your Forgiveness

Chapter 2: Courage
What Is Courage?
Why Is Courage So Important?
What Courage Is Not
Barriers To Courage
How To Use The Three Spheres Of Support To Achieve Courage
Conclusion
Suggested Exercises for Using the Three Spheres of Support To Enhance Your Courage

Chapter 3: Perspective
What Is Perspective?
Why Is Perspective So Important?
What Perspective Is Not
Barriers To Perspective
How To Use The Three Spheres Of Support To Achieve Perspective
Conclusion
Suggested Exercises For Using The Three Spheres Of Support To Enhance Your Perspective-Taking Abilities

Chapter 4: Perseverance
What Is Perseverance?
Why Is Perseverance So Important?
What Perseverance Is Not
Barriers To Perseverance
How To Use The Three Spheres Of Support To Achieve Perseverance
Conclusion
Suggested Exercises For Using The Three Spheres Of Support To Enhance Your Perseverance

Chapter 5: Hope
What Is Hope?
Why Is Hope So Important?
What Hope Is Not
Barriers To Hope
How To Use The Three Spheres Of Support To Achieve Hope
Conclusion
Suggested Exercises Using the Three Spheres of Support To Enhance Your Hopefulness
Afterword
Endnotes