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Authors: Douglas Bloch
ISBN-13: 9781587611988, ISBN-10: 1587611988
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Date Published: March 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)
DOUGLAS BLOCH is a teacher and counselor who writes and speaks on topics of psychology, healing, and spirituality. He has authored ten books including the inspirational self-help trilogy Words That Heal, Listening to Your Inner Voice, and I Am with You Always. He lives in Portland, Oregon, where he runs support groups for those healing from depression and anxiety.
Every thought produces a neurochemical reaction that in turn affects the way we feel. With this in mind, author and counselor Douglas Bloch developed a daily program of self-care strategies to enhance one's mood. Based on his best-selling book Words That Heal, WORDS THAT HEAL THE BLUES uses the power of daily affirmations to alleviate the painful symptoms of depression, anxiety, addiction, and other mood disorders. Each day includes a self-care lesson, a series of affirmations, and an activity to help transform the lesson into positive action. These healing words will comfort and inspire you to let go of fear and worry, and let wellness and harmony into your life, one day at a time.
Acknowledgments | xi | |
Who This Book Is For | xiii | |
Introduction: How to Use This Book | 1 | |
The Three Pillars of Mental Health Recovery | 5 | |
Affirmations: Their Role in Uplifting Your Mood | 9 | |
The Daily Lessons | 27 | |
Day 1 | Setting the Intention to Heal | 31 |
Day 2 | Reaching Out for Support | 35 |
Day 3 | One Day at a Time | 39 |
Day 4 | Physical Self-Care: The Starting Point of Recovery | 43 |
Day 5 | Your Body Was Made to Move | 47 |
Day 6 | Taking the Time to Breathe | 51 |
Day 7 | Making Your Mind Your Friend | 55 |
Day 8 | Accentuate the Positive | 59 |
Day 9 | Blessings in Disguise | 63 |
Day 10 | An Attitude of Gratitude | 67 |
Day 11 | The Self-Talk Solution | 71 |
Day 12 | Taming the Inner Critic | 75 |
Day 13 | Self-Forgiveness | 79 |
Day 14 | Letting Go of Shame | 83 |
Day 15 | Bearing the Unbearable Pain | 87 |
Day 16 | The Healing Power of Light and Sound | 91 |
Day 17 | Moving through Grief | 95 |
Day 18 | The Benefits of Employment | 99 |
Day 19 | Bringing Pleasure into Your Life | 103 |
Day 20 | Managing Stress through the Relaxation Response | 107 |
Day 21 | Reducing Anxiety | 113 |
Day 22 | He Who Laughs Lasts | 117 |
Day 23 | The Power of Self-Esteem | 121 |
Day 24 | Accepting Change | 125 |
Day 25 | Don't Give Up Five Minutes before the Miracle | 129 |
Day 26 | You Have the Power | 133 |
Day 27 | Finding Purpose and Meaning | 137 |
Day 28 | Persistence | 141 |
Day 29 | Breaking Down to Break Through | 145 |
Day 30 | Relapse Prevention | 149 |
Day 31 | The Joy of Service | 155 |
Appendix A | Am I Okay?: An Overview of Mental and Emotional Disorders | 159 |
Appendix B | Sample Affirmations for Everyday Use | 189 |
Affirmations for Self-Love/Self-Esteem | 190 | |
Affirmations for Love and Relationships | 190 | |
Affirmations for Health and Healing | 191 | |
Affirmations for Work/Vocation | 192 | |
Affirmations for Prosperity | 194 | |
Affirmations for Spiritual Development | 197 | |
Appendix C | How to Create a Vision of Wellness | 199 |
About the Author | 207 |