You don't need a book to tell you this much: Sometimes things fall apart, crack open, and miss the mark. You can plan and strategize and keep your ...
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Sep 14, 2010
Megan
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It took me a good long time to be able to admit that I suffer from anxiety and probably have generalized anxiety disorder. It's funny, how you grow up thinking one way, and you think everyone around you is the same. I had absolutely no idea that other people don't worry about things to the extent that I do. Put simply, there is never a moment when I'm not worrying or anxious about something. I've had stupid panic attacks, I've gotten the chills, I stress out a lot. I worry worry worry, constantl
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Jun 09, 2011
Gina
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I greatly respect Kelly Wilson and I LOVED his book for therapists, Mindfulness for Two, It is totally possible that I should not have read these back to back. 1) The content of Things is terribly watered down compared to MF2 so it is difficult to give it a "clean" review, and 2) What little information that I would find useful for clients is reprinted (word for word) from MF2. Which makes me wonder if a client NEW to this material might find the book helpful? Was it too hard for me, h
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May 29, 2010
Rose
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I wouldn't have picked this book up if I hadn't been asked to review it, so I'm very glad I was. It is dense but lucid, twists perspectives and includes non-silly exercises. A great choice for folks struggling with anxiety.
Nov 15, 2011
Tricia
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Are you anxious? Do you identify as an anxious person? Then this book is for you. Learn about "holding things lightly" and realizing that we've just got the present moment. A lot of the teachings are familiar, but the presentation is light and easy-going, which makes reading it a pleasure. It's like a conversation with a good friend.
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Jul 07, 2010
Melissa
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An interesting, very encouraging exploration of the philosophy of mindfulness, and applying it to anxiety from a psychological perspective.
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