Author

Lesser, Elizabeth

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Villard Books

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

Softcover; 311 pages

Subject

Emotional Health

Stress

Stress Reduction

Stress Reduction Techniques

Abstract

In the more than twenty-five years since she co-founded Omega Institute - now the world's largest center for spiritual retreat and personal growth -Elizabeth Lesser has been an intimate witness to the ways in which people weather change and transition. In a beautifully crafted blend of moving stories, humorous insights, practical guidance, and personal memoir, she offers tools to help us make the choice we all face in times of challenge: Will we be broken down and defeated, or broken open and transformed? Lesser shares tales of ordinary people who have risen from the ashes of illness, divorce, loss of a job or a loved one - stronger, wiser, and more in touch with their purpose and passion. And she draws on the world's great spiritual and psychological traditions to support us as we too learn to break open and blossom into who we were meant to be.

Notes

Recommended by CCDP

ISBN

9780375759918

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CA 200 LES 2004

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Alternate Title

Fifty ways to soothe yourself without food

Author

Albers, Susan

Place of Publication

Oakland, California

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

Softcover ; 217 p.

Subject

Food

Eating Disorders

Mindfulness

Emotional Health

Emotions

Abstract

Food has the power to temporarily alleviate stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring us comfort when we need it most. It's no wonder experts estimate that 75 percent of overeating is triggered by our emotions, not physical hunger. The good news is you can instead soothe yourself through dozens of mindful activities that are healthy for both body and mind.

Susan Albers, author of Eating Mindfully, now offers 50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, a collection of mindfulness skills and practices for relaxing the body in times of stress and ending your dependence on eating as a means of coping with difficult emotions. You'll not only discover easy ways to soothe urges to overeat, you'll also learn how to differentiate emotion-driven hunger from healthy hunger. Reach for this book instead of the refrigerator next time you feel the urge to snack-these alternatives are just as satisfying!

Notes

Recommended by CCDP

ISBN

9781572246768

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 220 ALB 2009

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