Synopses & Reviews
Stress relief that works from the New York Times bestselling author of The ADD Answer and the chief content advisor for the Dr. Phil show
With his bestselling books, Frank Lawlis has brought psychological relief to millions. In his latest book, he addresses one of the most common challenges of everyday life - dealing with stress and anxiety.
In Retraining the Brain, Dr. Lawlis clearly explains the neurological factors that make stress so traumatizing and lays out a powerful plan for changing our brains to improve the way we cope. The secret is to take advantage of our brain plasticity, our ability to essentially reprogram the way we think simply by following this forty-five-day program to change our behavior. Drawing on his work at his renowned clinic, Dr. Lawlis takes us through the different types of stressors and shows how we can apply the principles of brain plasticity to hardwire new, healthier response patterns. With its simple but effective exercises, Retraining the Brain offers an exciting new method for reducing stress and increasing our overall happiness.
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Review
Featuring the latest advances in neuroplasticity,
The Stress Answer offers groundbreaking techniques that can dramatically improve the way we cope with stress and depression. Now we can find hope and joy every day in our lives.
--Dr. Phil McGraw
Dr. Frank Lawliss new book offers a brilliant and challenging departure for understanding and treating stress and depression. Lawlis emerges as a pioneer who helps all of us learn how to change the dismal spell of depression and gain refreshing perspective on our unique potential. By following this unique guide we learn how to use our brain and design strategies to engage our true character.
--John Chirbum, Ph.D., Th.D., Harvard Medical School, author of Sickness or Sin? Spiritual Discernment and Differential Diagnosis, True Coming of Age, Whats Love Got to Do With It?
Synopsis
The bestselling author of The ADD Answer and The IQ Answer offers a powerful remedy for a universal maladyDr. Frank Lawlis has helped hundreds of thousands of families cope with learning disorders, attention deficit disorder, and emotional disconnection. Now he takes on the single biggest difficulty that most of us, children and adults, face every day: stress. In the workplace, at school, and in our relationships, the effects of stress can be devastating. Too much stress can cause real physical illness.
Using the latest research on neuroplasticity, Dr. Lawlis redefines stress and shows readers how they can retrain their brain to prevent stress from taking its toll. This clear and practical guide includes action plans and recommendations for specific foods, physical exercises, and mental relaxation techniques to train your brain to combat stress.
The Stress Answer offers hope to anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed, overscheduled, or overextended. Hundreds of families have flocked to Lawliss clinic for stress solutionsnow anyone can benefit from his expertise.
Synopsis
Stress relief that works?from the New York Times bestselling author of The ADD Answer and the chief content advisor for the Dr. Phil show With his bestselling books, Frank Lawlis has brought psychological relief to millions. In his latest book, he addresses one of the most common challenges of everyday life?dealing with stress.
In Retraining the Brain, Dr. Lawlis clearly explains the neurological factors that make stress so traumatizing and lays out a powerful plan for changing our brains to improve the way we cope. The secret is to take advantage of our brain plasticity?our ability to essentially reprogram the way we think simply by following this forty-five-day program to change our behavior. Drawing on his work at his renowned clinic, Dr. Lawlis takes us through the different types of ?stressors? and shows how we can apply the principles of brain plasticity to hardwire new, healthier response patterns. With its simple but effective exercises, Retraining the Brain offers an exciting new method for reducing stress and increasing our overall happiness.
About the Author
Dr. Frank Lawlis is a renowned psychologist, researcher, and counselor with more than thirty-five yearsandrsquo; experience working with families. He is the cofounder of the Lawlis and Peavey Centers for Psychoneurological Change and was named a fellow by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Lawlis is also the chief content adviser for the Dr. Phil Show.