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Words, Strategies, and Habits a Stressed or Traumatized Person Needs to RememberHave you been spending a lot of time helping a friend, relative, or co-worker deal with a life crisis, such as a serious illness or failed relationship? Maybe you're dealing with a recent negative event or challenge that's distracting you from your family, business, or career? This book can help cut through the fog of distress from unexpected and extremely difficult situations. After surviving three weeks on a ventilator with pneumonia, years before the pandemic, award-winning psychologist Dr. Robin Inwald was told she had a back tumor likely leading to paralysis. Her recovery prompted the writing of this book. Written in a concise A-to-Z style, Coping with Crisis is an easy-to-read reminder of what we need to practice in order to rise above the stress or trauma of negative events, such as accidents, sudden illness, relationship breakups, demanding caregiving responsibilities, physical or emotional abuse, toxic work environments, and other life-changing challenges. You'll discover proven strategies to: Reduce the frequency of negative thoughts & images Identify & ask for what you need with increased probability of success Shrink the power of haunting memories Replace overthinking with A-to-Z snapshots of cherished people, things, & events Make positive changes as you turn stress & crisis into strength & success In Part 2, Dr. Inwald offers a workbook of well-thought-out activities for each strategy. These provide additional support for getting back on track and reaching life goals regardless of disabilities. Order your copy of Coping with Crisis. Available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats.

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"""I've found this book not only particularly relevant for current times, but also extremely practical and well-written. I've personally put these strategies into practice to manage my own wellbeing and have nothing but great things to say! I also plan to reference these materials in my professional therapy and course instruction work."" -Medina Baumgart, Psy.D., ABPP, Psychologist ""This is a must read for anyone navigating through hard times, or trying to help others do the same! A respected expert in her field, Dr. Inwald has made a significant contribution by writing her ABCs in an easy-to-read workbook style. In a worldwide crisis, her many tips, and wisdom gained through experience, are a welcome addition to our stress management toolkits."" -Kenneth R. Cohen, Ph.D., Psychologist ""A gift of inspiration that empowers us to believe in our abilities and to triumph against obstacles that may come our way. The book gives us tools to become our own Guiding Light!"" -Rita Hamilton, R.N., Ph.D., CPC ""This book covers a lot of territory using an accessible mixture of research, personal, practical, and positive perspectives. The guidance is helpful for all of us-even when there is no serious illness or trauma."" -Linda Kanefield, Ph.D., Psychologist ""You will love and use this book to find meaning. This is an extraordinary book: extraordinary in practical suggestions, extraordinary in scope of content for a small book, extraordinary in the wisdom brought by the author, herself a trauma survivor, extraordinary in its timeliness for today. It is a welcome gem of understanding and practical wisdom for the coping we need."" -Paschal Baute, Ed.D., author of Awesome Journeys, Win-Win Finesse 2, Blind Veterans Coping with Loss ""Robin Inwald is one of my lodestones as I face my own challenges. Thanks to Robin distilling her hard-won wisdom into this book, she can become one of yours, too."" -Alexis Artwohl, Ph.D. co-author of Deadly Force Encounters ""Helpful and easy to follow. Stress is a part of daily life. There is no escaping it. However, there are methods to ease that stress and many useful ones are contained in this book. A quick read and a fine addition to my library."" -Zackary Richards, author of Whateverland and The Dead Machine ""Coping with Crisis provides helpful guidance when dealing with serious illness or crisis situations. The ABC design makes the book easy to use and refer to as needed. In addition, the well-thought-out activities for each strategy offer tangible support. -Kathryn M. Wohnoutka, author, Whole, Single, Free, Me!: An Escape from Domestic Abuse"

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