Overview

Life can be unpredictable, disappointing and downright dangerous – but you can choose how to respond to its challenges. Whether you feel you’re at rock bottom or are struggling to overcome and move on from difficult circumstances, this book offers hope and practical advice to get from where you are now to somewhere better. Through nine powerful personal lessons, Angie Clarke shares the pathways that have helped her navigate her own life’s turbulent journey to support others to do the same. This inspiring book will give you the courage and emotional tools to: • Begin the journey to recovery from abuse, abandonment or addiction • Build resilience to deal with setbacks • Take back control of your situation and live by the words ‘If it’s to be, it’s up to me’ • Make the best of whatever life throws at you

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Author:   Angie Clarke
Publisher:   Rethink Press
Imprint:   Rethink Press
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.312kg
ISBN:  

9781781336113

ISBN 10:   1781336113
Pages:   166
Publication Date:   26 August 2021
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Introduction 1 Choices Choosing to change Taking control of your choices Home is where the heart is? Choices that affect others The inner voice Drugs and alcohol – they’re choices too Choosing when to let go The influence of choices Any regrets? 2 Courage The courage to be a child The courage to thrive The courage to survive The courage to endure The courage to escape The courage to grow The courage to welcome new life The courage to change The courage to move on 3 Gratitude First memories of gratitude Gratitude for education Gratitude for family Gratitude for friendship Gratitude for my husband and children Gratitude for my career 4 Mental Health No way out? The known vs the unknown Truancy, self-harm and drugs Coping and blocking strategies 5 Positive Emotions Humility in the home environment Humility in the school environment Humility in healthcare Give humility a try Feel the love Love and resentment True love 6 Positive Traits The integrity of family What is integrity? Where does integrity come from? Integrity in others Values deserve respect Values at work Values in the home Values in friendship 7 Self-reliance Delayed gratification Leaving poor choices behind My journey to self-reliance Self-development Resilience 8 Negative Emotions Stress The shame of my childhood Carrying shame Learning to cope with shame Splitting Using shame 9 Legacy The legacy of my childhood Work ethic Conclusion Acknowledgements The Author

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Angie Clarke MBACP is an accredited counsellor and therapist with more than three decades’ experience. She is the founder and director of Somewhere House, an addiction rehabilitation centre in Somerset, as well as a business mentor and life coach, and founder of a mental health charity. Drawing on her firsthand experiences of overcoming life’s difficulties, Angie inspires others and gives them hope to turn their lives around. Learn more at www.angieclarke.com

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