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

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Alternate Title

Men, women and worthiness

Author

Brown, Brene

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Sounds True

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Audio CD: 2 discs (134 min.)

Subject

Emotional Health

Shame

Abstract

Dr. Brene Brown draws upon more than twelve years of investigation to reveal how we can disarm the influence of shame to cultivate a life of greater courage, joy, and love. She invites you to explore: 1. The differences and similarities between the experience of shame for men and women; 2. Guilt vs. shame - why one helps us grow, while the other keeps us small; 3. The four elements of shame resilience - identifying our triggers, practicing critical awareness, sharing our story, and speaking honestly; 4. Empathy as the primary antidote to shame.

Notes

Recommended by CCDP

Language

English

Material Type

CD

Audio

Call Number

CA 235 BRO 2012

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Author

Brown, Brene

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Gotham Books

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Hardcover: 260 p.

Subject

Self-Concept (includes self-esteem)

Self-Help

Self-Identity

Abstract

Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable, or to dare greatly. Whether the arena is a new relationship, an important meeting, our creative process, or a difficult family conversation, we must find the courage to walk into vulnerability and engage with our whole hearts. In Daring Greatly, Dr. Brown argues that vulnerability is not weakness, but rather our clearest path to courage, engagement, and meaningful connection. Based on twelve years of research.

ISBN

9781592407330

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CA 200 BRO 2012

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