Transforming Emotional Pain: An Emotion-Focused Workbook

Transforming Emotional Pain is a self-help approach to mental health based on Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). It is designed to supplement psychotherapy and can be used by trained therapists, mental health professionals, psychology professionals, and trainees. It provides a step-by-step sequential guide to exploring, embracing, and transforming emotions, helping to overcome emotional avoidance, and heal from emotional injury.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 22 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Transforming Emotional Pain is a comprehensive self-help approach to mental health, rooted in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Developed by clinicians and researchers, this client-centered workbook serves as a valuable supplement to psychotherapy and can also be used as a standalone self-help resource. Its purpose is to empower readers to regulate and transform unpleasant feelings, enabling them to fulfill their needs and cultivate a deeper sense of connection and empowerment in their lives.

The workbook is organized in a step-by-step sequential manner, guiding readers through the exploration, acceptance, and transformation of emotions. It addresses various aspects of emotional well-being, including:

Transforming the Emotional Self-Interrupter: This chapter focuses on identifying and interrupting self-defeating thoughts and behaviors that perpetuate emotional pain. Readers are provided with practical techniques to challenge and replace negative self-talk with more positive and constructive perspectives.

Transforming the Inner Self-Worrier: This chapter explores the tendency to worry excessively and provides strategies to manage and reduce worry. Readers learn to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, cultivate mindfulness, and develop coping mechanisms to alleviate anxiety.

Transforming the Self-Critic: This chapter addresses the critical inner voice that often leads to self-doubt and self-criticism. Readers are taught to challenge and replace self-critical thoughts with more compassionate and supportive self-talk, fostering self-acceptance and self-compassion.

Healing from Emotional Injury: This chapter focuses on addressing and healing past emotional wounds. Readers are guided through the process of acknowledging and processing emotional pain, releasing trapped emotions, and developing strategies for emotional resilience and growth.

Transforming Emotional Pain is designed to be accessible to a wide range of individuals, including trained therapists, mental health professionals, psychology professionals, and trainees. It provides a valuable resource for supplementary use in therapeutic interventions with clients. Additionally, it can be embraced by general readers with an interest in self-help literature and resources or anyone seeking to explore, embrace, and transform their emotions.

By incorporating the principles of EFT and offering a client-centered approach, Transforming Emotional Pain empowers readers to navigate the complexities of emotional experiences and cultivate a more fulfilling and empowered existence.

Weight: 346g
Dimension: 174 x 243 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032063393