Practical Solutions gives readers, not just a sample but, the essence of applying strategic, Solution-Focused Therapy to
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Table of contents :
Contents
To the Reader
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Objectives
Five Signs That You Can Benefit from This Book
Part I
Practical Solutions
Anxiety
Stress
Procrastination
Time Management: Overcoming Lateness and Deadlines
There Are No Enemies, Only Facts
Managing Procrastinators
Loss of Motivation
Goal Achievement
Worry
Frustration
Depression
Coping with the Physical Pain of Depression
Inner Peace
Lack of Confidence
Low Self-Esteem
Mourning the Loss of an Idealized Childhood
Writing to Your Idealized Parents
Fear and Phobia
Fear of Death: Knowing What You’ll Say to Yourself in Your Last Moments
How to Talk to the Fearful Part of Yourself
Coping with Cancer
Habit Change
Do Your Habits Contribute to Your Mission or Detract?
Visualize Your Mission: A Path to Corrective Action
Effective Communication Skills
Part II
Beyond Practical Solutions Digging Deeper
Shifting from Limited Identity to True Self
Choose Your True Self or a Separated, Limited Identity
The Actor’s Exercise: Changing Roles, Changing Identities
Change Your Identity to Get into the Zone
How to Conduct a Committee Meeting with Yourself
The Power of the Third Chair Perspective
Your Personal Commitment to Action
Tools: Frequent Phrases to Keep Handy
Bibliography