Author

Bernhard, Toni

Place of Publication

Somerville, MA

Publisher

Wisdom Publications

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

337 pages

Subject

Coping with Chronic Illness

Chronic Illness

Chronic Pain

Abstract

Comfort, understanding, and advice for those who are suffering?and those who care for them.

Chronic illness creates many challenges, from career crises and relationship issues to struggles with self-blame, personal identity, and isolation. Beloved author Toni Bernhard addresses these challenges and many more, using practical examples to illustrate how mindfulness, equanimity, and compassion can help readers make peace with a life turned upside down.

In her characteristic conversational style, Bernhard shows how to cope and make the most of life despite the challenges of chronic illness. Benefit from:

? Mindfulness exercises to mitigate physical and emotional pain

? Concrete advice for negotiating the everyday hurdles of medical appointments, household chores, and social obligations

? Tools for navigating the strains illness can place on relationships

Several chapters are directed toward family and friends of the chronically ill, helping them to understand what their loved one is going through and how they can help.

Humorous and empathetic, Bernhard shares her own struggles and setbacks with unflinching honesty, offering invaluable support in the search to find peace and well-being.

ISBN

9781614292487

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EF 850 BER 2015

Copies

Alternate Title

Fifty more ways to soothe yourself without food

Author

Albers, Susan

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Softcover ; viii, 323 p.

Subject

Eating Disorders

Mindfulness

Emotional Health

Emotions

Abstract

"If you're an emotional overeater, you may turn to food to cope with stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring a sense of comfort. But, over time, overeating can cause weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, and many other health problems. In 50 More Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, you?ll find fifty more mindful and healthy activities to help you replace your need to overeat.

"Based in popular mindfulness practices, this book will show you how to slow down and be present during mealtime so that you end up making healthier choices. In addition, the activities in the book?such as yoga, aromatherapy, and breathing exercises?will help you gain a greater overall sense of well-being and appreciation for your body"--from the Publisher.

Notes

Recommended by CCDP

ISBN

9781626252523

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 220 ALB 2015

Copies

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

Copies