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: Hardback
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 breaking the habit of self-interrupting negative thoughts and replacing them with more positive and constructive ones.

Transforming the Inner Self-Worrier: This chapter helps readers address the habit of worrying excessively and develop strategies for managing anxiety and stress.

Transforming the Self-Critic: This chapter assists readers in challenging and reframing self-critical thoughts, promoting self-compassion and self-acceptance.

Healing from Emotional Injury: This chapter provides guidance on addressing and healing past emotional wounds, promoting emotional resilience and growth.

This workbook is designed to be accessible to a wide range of individuals, including trained therapists, mental health professionals, psychology professionals, and trainees. It can also be beneficial for 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, this workbook offers a practical and effective means of addressing emotional distress, promoting emotional well-being, and fostering a deeper sense of self-awareness and self-care.

Weight: 510g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032063515