Bouncing Back

Creative in its groundbreaking integration of ancient contemplative wisdom, relational psychology, and modern neuroscience -- and supremely useful in its compassionate focus on what will help you here and now. -- from the foreword by Rick Hanson, PhD Linda Graham offers a beautiful and wise understanding of neuroscience combined with immensely practical tools for healthy living and genuine well-being. -- Jack Kornfield, PhD, author of A Path with Heart Written with great lucidity and compassion, this book helps us cultivate a heart that is ready for anything. -- Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge This intelligent and very readable book is more than informative; it is a heartfelt conversation with a wise and compassionate friend -- and we can all use more of those. -- Louis Cozolino, PhD, author of The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy Linda Graham has written the ultimate handbook for dealing with life's inevitable bumps, challenges, and, yes, even traumas. It is both practical and inspiring. -- Christine Carter, PhD, author of Raising Happiness Bouncing Back is the perfect guidebook not only to get through hard times but to develop the capacity for thriving in their midst. -- James Baraz, coauthor of Awakening Joy This book will deepen your self-understanding as it moves your heart. -- Rick Foster, coauthor of How We Choose to Be Happy Bouncing Back offers the rigor of science, the beauty of art, and the wisdom of deep reflection and contemplation....In this illuminating work, Linda Graham has given us a treasure. -- Shauna L. Shapiro, PhD, coauthor of The Art and Science of Mindfulness I've never read a book so packed with information and wisdom and so engagingly, imaginatively, and charmingly written. -- Sylvia Boorstein, PhD, author of It's Easier Than You Think