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Understanding: Eliminating Stress and Finding Serenity in Life and Relationships
People everywhere are seeking answers to help them find happiness and peace of mind. Even though everyone strives for this, many find that lasting joy is missing from their lives and relationships. Some turn to drugs and alcohol to find momentary relief, others live with stress, anger, or depression.
In Understanding , Jane Nelsen explains the four principles of psychological functioning that enable us to unlock our inner wisdom and happiness. Once these principles are understood, one will find treasures buried deep within.Here is just some of what readers will learn from this
Understanding that you think is the key to understanding everything else in life
Unconditional good feelings and actions flow naturally from the heart
All relationships can be enhanced through an understanding of separate realities
One of the quickest ways to change a mood is through gratitude
When the four principles described in this book are understood, the beauty of life is profound. What once seemed ordinary or insignificant can be seen with appreciation and gratitude.
About the Author
/Jane Nelsen, Ed. D.is a marriage, family, and child therapist. She is the author and co-author of a long list of Positive Discipline bestsellers, including Positive Discipline for Preschoolers, Positive Discipline for Teenagers, Positive Discipline for Single Parents, and Positive A Teacher?s A-Z Guide (all from Prima). She lives in Fair Oaks, California.
In Understanding , Jane Nelsen explains the four principles of psychological functioning that enable us to unlock our inner wisdom and happiness. Once these principles are understood, one will find treasures buried deep within.Here is just some of what readers will learn from this
Understanding that you think is the key to understanding everything else in life
Unconditional good feelings and actions flow naturally from the heart
All relationships can be enhanced through an understanding of separate realities
One of the quickest ways to change a mood is through gratitude
When the four principles described in this book are understood, the beauty of life is profound. What once seemed ordinary or insignificant can be seen with appreciation and gratitude.
About the Author
/Jane Nelsen, Ed. D.is a marriage, family, and child therapist. She is the author and co-author of a long list of Positive Discipline bestsellers, including Positive Discipline for Preschoolers, Positive Discipline for Teenagers, Positive Discipline for Single Parents, and Positive A Teacher?s A-Z Guide (all from Prima). She lives in Fair Oaks, California.
- GenresSelf Help
192 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1986
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About the author
Jane Nelsen
131 books170 followersDr. Jane Nelsen is a licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor in South Jordan, UT and Carlsbad, CA.
She is the author and/or coauthor of the Positive Discipline Series.
She is the author and/or coauthor of the Positive Discipline Series.
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October 20, 2007
Very insightful. Not what you'd expect.
August 6, 2009
Wonderful book on stress reduction!
June 6, 2015
I usually don't care for self-help books but this one was very simple and true. It can be interpreted as a spiritual self-help book, which is completely different than a regular one.
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