Step-by-step exercises to guide yourself through the IFS process and create inner harmony and peaceTransform the way you relate to yourself and your mental health struggles with this clear and structured guide to Internal Family Systems (IFS), an evidence-based approach to parts work therapy. The IFS model views every person as having an “internal family” of parts or sub-personalities, each with their own set of thoughts, feelings, and needs. These parts hold pain such as trauma and can create difficulties like anxiety or addictions, but when understood and accepted, they can release this pain and heal. Developed by a veteran IFS clinician who has lived, practiced, and trained others on the IFS model for over 25 years, The Self-Led Internal Family Systems Workbook can help you connect to your true, authentic Self—which is always inside of you, ready to lead—so you can meet your internal family of parts, respond compassionately when they act out, and send them healing energy when they need it. Key features of this workbook:    Accessible Self-Paced Program. Move through the IFS process at your own speed and comfort level using IFS skills that have been adapted for beginners. Clear and Methodical Approach. Bring clarity and structure to your internal world by navigating it with step-by-step skills, exercises, and worksheets. Strategies for Common IFS Challenges. Learn to work with parts that keep you stuck in problematic cycles and avoid triggering deeply wounded parts. Transcripts of Self-Led IFS Sessions. See how an IFS clinician works with her own parts to address challenges like perfectionism, impulse control, and more.

"If Malcolm Gladwell and Carl Jung had a baby, it would be Dain Dunston. This book took me on a profound journey of self-discovery and personal insight."—Vince Poscente, New York Times bestselling author of The EarthquakeLeaders often know what they need to do, but don't have a clue who they need to be.Being Essential presents the seven questions that will help any leader discover an authentic path to the true self and master a virtuous cycle of self-awareness that fosters purpose, value, and joy at work and in life.Without a true essence of self, their leadership can feel void of purpose and confidence, affecting both teams and stakeholders. But when leaders discover their essential selves—who they are at their cores and why they show up—it enables them to reach a state of "radical self-awareness," a game-changing skill that unlocks a more effective, commanding, agile approach to leadership.For more than thirty years Dain Dunston has been coaching top executives to find the essence of their personal and professional journeys. Now readers can learn the holistic method he uses to calibrate leaders' minds for radical self-awareness and help them achieve more satisfying professional experiences.

Why are we drawn to people who hurt us? Why are we stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns?What if I told you the true love we’re seeking is often sabotaged by our own unconscious Shadow?In this brief, easy-to-digest book, you see Carl Jung’s theory of human darkness—the Shadow—in action. You learn how the Shadow causes heartbreak.Healing the Shadow is transformative. Now, with this fast-paced practical roadmap, you can stop the Shadow from interfering with love.From a compassionate approach, The Shadow and Love helps you:Understand your Shadow and your partner’s ShadowStart Shadow workStrengthen your self-love, self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal growthDiscover your attachment style and heal an anxious attachmentHeal relationship trauma and your inner childUnderstand your emotional triggers Find healthier loveYou will also be given:Journaling prompts specific to romantic relationshipsReaders call it, "superb" and say they "couldn't put the book away." They say it feels like "your personal coach" and "your therapist." This research-backed, quick read comes from the same psychologist and writer of Teachings from The Gatekeeper: A Memoir and Journey Into Parapsychology.The Shadow and Love will forever change the way you think of intimacy. Whether you’re seeking a new partner or wanting to strengthen the romance you have, this book gives you great insight and helps you grow.Click the "Add to Cart" Button. Order your copy. Today!“A practical roadmap …”—Alessandra Herbosch, PsyD, psychologist and contributing author of Kids in Crisis“A lifesaver …” —Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, host and producer of New Thinking Allowed YouTube Channel“Clear, compassionate … Brimberg invites us to see the Shadow not as something to exile, but as a portal to deeper self-understanding.”—Deniz Ahmadinia, PsyD, psychologist“Easy-to-follow … great wisdom …”—Alan Dybner, MFT, psychotherapist and former staff writer of That '70s Show“Brimberg skillfully guides us through Carl Jung's concept of the Shadow …” —Meaghan O’Leary, PhD, psychic medium and author of A Medium’s Memoir and Ghost Writer: Death is Just the Beginning

Unlock lasting healing through the power of the vagus nerve—the bestselling guide to understanding how vagus nerve dysfunction and trauma impact inflammation, emotional health, autoimmune disease, and moreWith practical exercises and body-based tools for regulating your nervous system, balancing your fight-or-flight response, and restoring body and mindDr. Stanley Rosenberg, PhD, offers an easy-to-understand overview of the vagus nerve—and helps you regulate your body’s innate capacity to heal from stress, trauma, anxiety, and injury. Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve dispels long-held myths about the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and offers readers a map to three neural circuits that are integral to whole-body healing and emotional wellness: the ventral vagal complex, the sympathetic nervous system, and the dorsal vagal complex. Based on Stephen Porges’s Polyvagal Theory, this book shows how each circuit shapes our sense of safety, connections with others, and resilience to stress, trauma, and inflammatory diseases like arthritis.You’ll learn:How to identify—and heal from—symptoms of ANS dysfunctionSomatic self-help exercises that are safe, effective, and easy to learnNeurofascial release, migraine massage, and other hands-on techniquesPolyvagal applications for stress, anxiety, ADHD, fibromyalgia, PTSD, chronic pain, and moreHow restoring health to the vagus nerve can enhance function throughout your whole bodyThis book is written for therapists, bodyworkers, trauma survivors, parents, and anyone struggling with chronic, embodied stress. Grounded in neurobiology research, clinical stories, and easy-to-follow exercises, this book gives you the tools to bring your body back into a state of safety, balance, and optimal functioning.