Dr. Linda Solie has written a
book that contains seven steps to overcoming depression, anxiety, and
anger. In my opinion, when dealing with
any of the above mentioned feelings/states of mind there is no quick fix in
overcoming any of them. Dr. Solie
provides readers with a roadmap so they can work through what they are feeling
and she illustrates ways to overcome their feelings. I liked how it was noted in the book that
there is a difference between positive thinking and helpful self-talk. Today it seems as though many people are
saying, “Just think positive and it will all work out.” Dr. Solie wisely paints a picture of Nora who
is stuck in traffic that is not moving and she is ten miles away from a
client. If she needs to meet her client
in five minutes it will not benefit her to untruthfully speak that she will be there
on time. A helpful way of dealing with
this situation may be for Nora to accept that she will not be on time and call
the client and apologize. She can learn
from this situation and leave a little earlier next time for an
appointment.
This may be a good book for
people who are willing to take the time to work through their thought
process. Dr. Solie provides charts in
this book that contain a situation, helpful and unhelpful self-talk, feelings
and behavior. Everyone is different so
while I think many will find this book useful there will be others who may be
looking for more of a quick fix instead of a process.
*This book was provided by Bethany House for my honest
review.
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