Therapies by Josephine
Josephine Sheppard, Self-development Author
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Embrace who you are with this guided self-love book for women of any age and any background. You'll embark on your journey of self-discovery by learning what self-love is, and then immersing yourself in exercises to help you build your self-esteem and improve your relationships.
Proven techniques—Fall in love with yourself using a variety of compassionate exercises rooted in mindfulness, self-care, and positive psychology.
Inspiring prompts and motivating activities—This self-esteem workbook features quizzes and journaling exercises that will help you tap into your emotions and let go of anxiety and limiting beliefs.
Empowering affirmations—Boost your positivity and nurture yourself with the uplifting affirmations interspersed throughout the book.
Share the self-love—This book makes an amazing gift for yourself—or any woman in your life who deserves to put herself first and explore how awesome she is!
Create a life filled with greater purpose and pleasure using the Self-Love Workbook for Women.
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#1 New York Times bestseller
“Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society.” —Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies
"A pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing in this New York Times bestseller
Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world’s foremost experts on trauma, has spent over three decades working with survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores innovative treatments—from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and yoga—that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain’s natural neuroplasticity. Based on Dr. van der Kolk’s research and that of other leading specialists, The Body Keeps the Score exposes the tremendous power of our relationships both to hurt and to heal—and offers new hope for reclaiming lives."
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Nonviolent Communication (NVC) was developed by psychologist Marshall Rosenberg. It trains us to carefully observe and identify behaviors/conditions that affect us, express ourselves effectively, improve our listening skills, and foster authentic connections.
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Understanding the Heart of Nonviolent Communication
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Nonviolent Communication is centered on two key principles: honesty and empathy. Rosenberg illustrates a clear four-step model: Observations, Feelings, Needs, and Requests. This simple, yet profound framework guides conversations toward greater understanding and connection, steering clear of judgment and blame.
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When we focus on our observations without evaluations, share our true feelings, identify our underlying needs, and make clear, actionable requests, we can resolve conflicts more easily. For instance, research shows that using this model reduces misunderstandings by up to 70%. Adopting this approach has significantly changed my interactions, enabling me to engage in conversations with an open heart and mind.
We recommend this book! “We often underestimate the surprising influence of words on events and people in our lives. Their ethereal nature fools us into believing they're harmless... Our intentions and thoughts are the input that shapes the final result, the spoken word.
We may believe it's a struggle to be free, but we can discover practical steps on how to feel free through the four agreements that invoke internal awareness and work." ~ Josephine Sheppard, Author, HSP - Empathic and Empowered: Expanding My Perspective.
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#1 New York Times bestseller for over a Decade
“In The Four Agreements, bestselling author Don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives into a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.
• A New York Times bestseller for over a decade
• An international bestseller published in 52 languages worldwide
“Don Miguel Ruiz’s book is a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom.” — Deepak Chopra, Author, of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
“An inspiring book with many great lessons.” — Wayne Dyer, Author, Real Magic
“In the tradition of Castaneda, Ruiz distills essential Toltec wisdom, expressing with clarity and impeccability what it means for men and women to live as peaceful warriors in the modern world.” — Dan Millman, Author, Way of the Peaceful Warrior."
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The Instant New York Times Best Seller!
"By the acclaimed author of In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts, a groundbreaking investigation into the causes of illness, a bracing critique of how our society breeds disease, and a pathway to health and healing."
"In this revolutionary book, renowned physician Gabor Maté eloquently dissects how in Western countries that pride themselves on their healthcare systems, chronic illness and general ill health are on the rise. Nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescription drug; more than half take two. In Canada, every fifth person has high blood pressure. In Europe, hypertension is diagnosed in more than 30 percent of the population. And everywhere, adolescent mental illness is on the rise. So what is really “normal” when it comes to health?
Over four decades of clinical experience, Maté has come to recognize the prevailing understanding of “normal” as false, neglecting the roles that trauma and stress, and the pressures of modern-day living, exert on our bodies and our minds at the expense of good health. For all our expertise and technological sophistication, Western medicine often fails to treat the whole person, ignoring how today’s culture stresses the body, burdens the immune system, and undermines emotional balance. Now Maté brings his perspective to the great untangling of common myths about what makes us sick, connects the dots between the maladies of individuals and the declining soundness of society—and offers a compassionate guide for health and healing. Cowritten with his son Daniel, The Myth Of Normal is Maté’s most ambitious and urgent book yet."
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This tenth-anniversary edition of the game-changing #1 New York Times bestseller features a new foreword and new tools to make the work your own.
"For over a decade, Brené Brown has found a special place in our hearts as a gifted mapmaker and a fellow traveler. She is both a social scientist and a kitchen-table friend whom you can always count on to tell the truth, make you laugh, and, on occasion, cry with you. And what’s now become a movement all started with The Gifts of Imperfection, which has sold more than two million copies in thirty-five different languages across the globe.
What transforms this book from words on a page to effective daily practices are the ten guideposts to wholehearted living. The guideposts not only help us understand the practices that will allow us to change our lives and families, but they also walk us through the unattainable and sabotaging expectations that get in the way."
Brené writes, “This book is an invitation to join a wholehearted revolution. A small, quiet, grassroots movement that starts with each of us saying, ‘My story matters because I matter.’ Revolution might sound a little dramatic, but in this world, choosing authenticity and worthiness is an absolute act of resistance.”
We recommend this book! I encourage you to get a copy of this book, "Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It" by Kamal Ravikant.​​
He shares how he shifted from depression, overwhelm and not believing in himself with practical tools and insights. ~ Josephine
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BEST SELLING BOOK
"I almost didn't publish Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It. I was terrified. Here I was, a CEO who'd fallen apart after his company failed, writing a book about how loving himself saved him. I thought I'd be a laughing stock and my career would be finished.
But I stepped through the fears and shared my truth with the world. What happened next changed my life.
The book went viral. Amazing people all over shared it online and on social media. They bought copies for friends and family. They wrote heartfelt reviews. For some, this book literally saved their lives. For others, it was the first time they ever loved themselves..."
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About the Author
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"Kamal Ravikant is the author of the bestselling books Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It and Live Your Truth, among others. He has been a US Army Infantry soldier, has held the hands of dying patients, climbed in the Himalayas, spoken to audiences around the globe, walked 550 miles across Spain, meditated with Tibetan monks, and worked with some of the best people in Silicon Valley...”
We recommend this book! It is a wonderful way to begin a healthy and productive habit of journaling with your focus on positivity and gratitude. It is a beneficial means to training your mind, and the beginning steps to changing your life, as well as a useful precursor to the "Conscious Journaling" course through Integrative Therapies & Consulting! ~ Josephine
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About the book:
"Good vibes in 3 minutes or less! This self-help book and journal all in one help you train your mind for greater happiness in just minutes a day.
With all the time we spend on our digital devices, it’s important to also have a practice of physically writing out our thoughts, feelings, intentions, reflections, goals, and wins. This 60-day best-selling guided journal shows you exactly how to put pen to paper to harness the power of positivity, train your mind, and change your life."
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About the Author
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"I created this journal for change,” Kristen explains. “I created this journal for happiness. I created this journal for mental health based on how I have seen our community change lives."
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The truth is, few people know exactly what it takes to set up their day to create happiness. It's time to find out—and fall in love with the feeling of setting up and ending your day with positivity.”
We recommend this book! As you may already be aware, we are friends of the Theosophical Society in Detroit. I recommend this book as a simple introduction to some basics of Theosophy. ~ Josephine
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About the book:
"Originally published in 1910, this little book by Catherine W. Christie opens the door to the vast body of Theosophical teachings. Acknowledging in her introduction that the book was “very imperfect and inadequate when viewed in the light of the sublime fullness of the Ancient Wisdom,” hoped that it “may interest some who would be discouraged at the sight of a fuller or more learned exposition.” She continued: “I have endeavored, by the use of simple language and a simple style, so to present these teachings that my readers can use them in their daily life, and thus prove their truth and value to themselves.”
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"The name Theosophy means Divine Wisdom and is made up of two Greek words, “Theos”—God, and “sophos”—wise; so when we say we are Theosophists we mean that we are learning to be wise about God; that we are students of the Divine Wisdom—the Ancient Wisdom taught thousands and thousands of years ago by the divine kings." - Quote excerpted from the book Theosophy for Beginners by Catherine W. Christie
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About the New Edition Forward Author
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"Marcia Morris, who wrote the Foreword for this new edition, found a copy of Theosophy for Beginners in the late 1960s. It has been her companion on the Path ever since."
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