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Freedom from Anxious Thoughts & Feelings

A Two-Step Mindfulness Approach for Moving Beyond Fear & Worry

Scott Symington PhD

New Harbinger, 2019

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Imagine a pink elephant in a tutu. If someone mentions this image to you, it’s impossible not to think of it. Similarly, it’s hard to ignore the negative thoughts and feelings banging around inside your head. Your negative thoughts and feelings are part of you, but they don’t define who you are. Clinical psychologist Scott Symington reports that his emotional management system – the “Two-Screen Method” – helps people deal with worries, fears, anxieties and addictions. While getAbstract never gives medical advice, Symington offers interesting ideas for those seeking peace of mind.

Take-Aways

Negative thoughts and feelings and addictive or destructive behaviors plague many lives.
Most unhappy people want to be happy, and most have the willpower to change but don’t know how.
Just as you have relationships with other people, you have a relationship with your thoughts and feelings.

About the Author

Clinical psychologist Scott Symington, PhD, helps adults overcome worry and anxiety, negative moods, addictive behaviors, and other conditions that steal their joy and freedom.

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P. F. 4 years ago

This is a must read. It shares a wealth of knowledge that can benefit everyone.
L. K. 4 years ago

This is interesting.
P. F. 4 years ago

Excellent read. It is educational and calming.

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