Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Positive for Great Health : Use Your Mind to Promote Your Own Healing and Wellness

by Brown, Dr. Jeff

• ISBN13: 9781935096900
• ISBN10: 1935096907
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-09-01
• Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul

Summary

The mind-body connection is powerful. Our brains are our most trusted ally in improving our physical health, whether it's recovering from a short illness, managing symptoms, or keeping healthy. This new book highlights that positive relationship with encouraging and helpful stories by others who have used the power of their mind in wellness. Stories about positive thinking and health, brain tricks for managing wellness, and staying motivated in spite of chronic symptoms, along with facts and strategies from renowned clinical psychologist and Harvard Medical School faculty member Dr. Jeffrey Brown.

Author Biography

Dr. Jeff Brown is a Psychologist and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in both Clinical Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Psychology.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xi
Your Mind and Your Body: Best Friends for Life
Give Me a Break	p. 1
Restoring Body and Soul	p. 5
Serving Two Masters	p. 8
Mind Over Matter	p. 12
Introduction	p. 16
Your Body Is a Tattletale	p. 17
Brainpower Can Fuel Healing	p. 20
Cognitive Behavioral Psychology: Build a Toolbox for Great Health	p. 22
The Brain Secrets that Healthy People Know
The Choice, Monica	p. 29
Don't Stop...Keep on Going!	p. 34
Numbers Don't Lie	p. 37
Exercise Can Be Fun at Any Age	p. 41
Introduction	p. 44
Four Secrets for Healthy Thinking	p. 45
Hope for the Best and Expect the Best
Open Heart	p. 59
Brain, Body, and Beat	p. 64
Introduction	p. 68
Keep Your Identity	p. 70
Prepare Exclusively for Success	p. 71
Build the Right Kind of Support	p. 73
Dr. Seuss, Kevorkian or Oz: Connection with the Right Doctor
It Takes Two to Tange	p. 79
The Break	p. 83
A Healing Bedside Manner	p. 87
Introduction	p. 91
Get on the Same Page	p. 92
Build and Alliance with Your Doctor Through Communication	p. 93
If you can, choose a Healthy Doctor	p. 99
It's Okay to Say Goodbye to Your Physician	p. 99
Brain Strategies for Robust Living
A Positive Road to Recovery	p. 105
The White Light, Connie	p. 109
Regeneration	p. 114
Introduction	p. 119
Goal Setting for Good Health	p. 120
A Voice You Should Be Hearing	p. 121
Do You See What I See?	p. 122
Association and Dissociation: A Useful Pair	p. 125
Increase Your Health IQ-Now!
Spying on the Enemy	p. 131
A Change of Mind	p. 135
A Gentle Touch Works Wonders	p. 138
Running with a Smile	p. 141
Introduction	p. 143
Smile and Feel the Difference!	p. 144
Dangle a Carrot... or Green Bean... or Broccoli	p. 145
Serve a Family Meal Tonight-and at Least Two More This Week	p. 147
Lung Darts and Healthy Living Don't Mix	p. 147
Loosen the Grip on Negative Feelings	p. 150
Sizing Them Up Matters	p. 152
Your Health is a Laughing Matter	p. 152
Avoid the F-word: Frustration
Hypochondria's Awesome... Seriously	p. 159
Paddling Away Stress	p. 162
No One Wins the Blame Game	p. 164
A Positive RX for Healing	p. 169
Introduction	p. 172
Reward Yourself	p. 176
Just Like Oil and Water	p. 177
Tame the Anxiety Beast
The Joy of Living	p. 183
What's Next?	p. 187
It Could Be Worse	p. 190
Introduction	p. 195
Analyzing Anxiety	p. 197
Avoid Avoiding	p. 199
Catastrophic Thinking: Less is More	p. 200
Redesign the Blueprint of Your Comfort Zone	p. 201
Say What You Mean	p. 201
Meet Our Contributors	p. 207
About the Author	p. 213
Acknowledgments	p. 215
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