10 Steps to Take Charge of Your Emotional Life - (In One) by Eve Wood (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Psychiatrist, professor, and award-winning author Eve Wood trusts in your capacity to heal--to clear the way to a natural state of hope, harmony, and well-being. The insights and tools she shares in this book will enable you to identify and resolve your issues. Dr. Christiane Northrup says this book is "one of the best books I've ever seen on how to achieve emotional balance and happiness. It's practical, real world and very readable. Dr. Wood is my kind of doctor."

Dr. Wood makes healing a simple process that anyone can understand. She walks you through ten steps that encompass examples, stories, exercises, and guidance. You'll take stock of where you are and discover what you can do to transform your life. You'll learn to address your negative thoughts and beliefs, make life choices that fit your nature, and develop strategies to support your innate capacity to heal.

Whether you suspect that you're suffering from a known condition or you simply want to understand yourself better, this insightful book is a path, a promise, and a prayer for that truly transformative way of healing to begin.

Review Quotes

"Learning to control emotions is both difficult and rewarding, probably one of the most important steps to attain optimum health of both mind and body. Dr. Eve Wood has authored a detailed and practi-cal guide to help you do it. I recommend this book and am completely in agreement with the philosophy behind it."
-- Andrew Weil, M.D., director, University of Arizona Program in Integrative Medicine; clinical professor of medicine and public health; the author of 8 Weeks to Optimum Health and Healthy Aging

"Psychiatrist Eve Wood, America's number one practitioner/educator in mental illness and integrative medicine, understands that our minds can't, don't, or won't always register the emotions that impact us so profoundly. Her long-awaited, authoritative new book is an outstanding resource for navigating the myriad mainstream and alternative options to empower the reader to make informed decisions about treatment choices. Dr. Wood has created a balanced work that health-care providers, patients with psychiatric diagnoses, and anyone interested in developing their mental wellness will find extremely useful."
-- Candace B. Pert, Ph.D., scientific director, RAPID Pharmaceuticals; and the author of Molecules of Emotion and Everything You Need to Know to Feel Go(o)d

"A clear, intelligent, and sensible guide to cultivating emotional health, integrating the best of holistic therapies with sound allopathic medical principles. Dr. Wood demystifies psychiatry without talking down to her readers, taking it that extra, badly needed step: She explains the cutting-edge mind-body therapies that are making such impressive inroads with what have traditionally been daunting mental-health challenges. A wonderful resource for those who want to know how to make smart, individualized choices that respect their unique needs and collaborate with their inborn abilities."
-- Belleruth Naparstek, LISW, BCD, the author of Invisible Heroes: Survivors of Trauma and How They Heal

"This is one of the best books I've ever seen on how to achieve emotional balance and happiness. It's practical, real world, and very readable. Dr. Wood is my kind of doctor!"
-- Christiane Northrup, M.D., the author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause

"Dr. Wood's sage and sane advice will help you take charge of your emotional life. Her accessible program is an integrative approach to wellness, based on years of practice and a deep understanding of body, mind, and spirit."
-- Joan Z. Borysenko, Ph.D., the author of Inner Peace for Busy People and Saying Yes to Change

"A leader in the field of integrative psychiatry, Dr. Eve Wood artfully blends medical science with a unique, holistic approach to mental well-being. She displays a true gift for weaving together conventional, complementary, and alternative medicine in a manner that is practical and easy to understand. This book is for anyone seeking a whole-person approach to anxiety, distress, or depression. Buy it for yourself or for someone you love."
-- Tieraona Low Dog, M.D., director of education and clinical assistant professor, program in integrative medicine, University of Arizona; advisor, National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine; and the author of Complementary and Integrative Approaches to Women's Health

"Eve Wood brings integrative medicine into your living room in a lively and accessible fashion. Her clear presentation and broad cover-age of the role of body, mind, and spirit in emotional well-being will help you make informed decisions about your health care."
-- James Lake, M.D., cochair, American Psychiatric Association Caucus on Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine; and author of Textbook of Integrative Mental Health Care

"This well-thought-out program will help you understand the origins and causes of your problems and show you how to address them. In ten steps, Eve Wood offers a wealth of suggestions, resources, and exercises for self-healing and consultation. I highly recom-mend this book to take charge of your emotional life."
-- Daniel J. Benor, M.D., ABHM, the author of Spiritual Healing: Scientific Validation of a Healing Revolution and How Can I Heal What Hurts?

"10 Steps to Take Charge of Your Emotional Life by Eve Wood is the perfect bridge between what is . . . and what is possible. She inspires and empowers her readers to take on the essential role of manager in the healing process and gently guides them to live their best life."
-- Michelle May, M.D., the author of Am I Hungry?

"The book has the gentle spirit of a personal conversation about healing and wholeness with Dr. Wood. She shares practical wisdom and exercises derived from her professional and personal experience as a fellow traveler. 10 Steps to Take Charge of Your Emotional Life is a gift and a great resource."
-- Frederic C. Craigie, Ph.D., associate professor of community and family medicine, Dartmouth Medical School

"Dr. Eve Wood shines a gentle light on the complex world of emotional health and reveals a path to healing. She offers a broad range of options and shows you how to use them wisely. I recommend this excel-lent resource for dealing with life's challenges, big and small."
-- Victoria Maizes, M.D., executive director, University of Arizona program in integrative medicine; associate professor of medicine, family medicine, and public health

"10 Steps to Take Charge of Your Emotional Life is a gift to our society! Eve Wood helps each of us find the personal answers we need to achieve a healthy life filled with happiness. I love this brilliant, insightful recipe for wellness!"
-- Susan H. Cooper, M.A., M.S., community group coordinator, Institute of Noetic Sciences, Tucson, AZ

About the Author

Eve A. Wood, M.D., is Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona Program in Integrative Medicine. She is the author of numerous articles for medical and professional publications and is a frequent speaker at national workshops and conferences She is the host of her own call-in radio show, Healing Your Body, Mind and Spirit, on HayHouseRadio.com, and a feature columnist for Massage Therapy Journal. According to Candace Pert, PhD, Dr. Wood is /DIV>