Escaping the Emotional Roller Coaster

ACT for the emotionally sensitive

Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona

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English

Exisle
01 September 2018

Psychology; Popular psychology

If you have ever been told that you're 'too sensitive'; if you've ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions - as if they're controlling you and you can't seem to dial them back; if you've ever reacted in a way that you've later regretted, but you simply couldn't stop yourself at the time; or if you simply struggle to understand why you're feeling the way you are, then this is the book you've been waiting for.

Drawing on her years of experience as a clinical psychologist, Dr Zurita Ona provides a clear and simple roadmap for every 'super-feeler' on how to avoid being hijacked by your emotions.

Using the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as aspects of positive psychology, you will learn how to distinguish between emotion-based behaviour and values-based behaviour so that you can step back from an uncontrolled emotional response and instead choose a more appropriate one. The result is an effective way to combat the feelings of loneliness and fear of abandonment so many super-feelers experience, as you learn to build and maintain strong healthy relationships, and to look within to identify sources of pain and struggle rather than placing outward blame. Along the way, you will become adept at skills such as self-acceptance, forgiveness, compassion, mindfulness, and conflict resolution.

In the end, super-feelers will discover the truth that they are more than their emotions, and that no matter how intense the situation, they can always choose to act in a way that is consistent with their personal values, in order to experience fulfilling, loving and caring relationships.

By: Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona
Imprint: Exisle
Country of Publication: New Zealand
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 430g
ISBN: 9781925335743
ISBN 10: 1925335747
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 01 September 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr. Patricia E. Zurita Ona, or Dr. Z., is a clinical psychologist who specializes in OCD, trauma, all types of anxiety and related conditions, and emotion dysregulation problems for children, teens, and adults. She's the director and founder of the East Bay Behavior Therapy Center, a private therapy center in Walnut Creek, California. In addition to private practice, Dr. Z. is a clinical faculty member for the Wright Institute, and regularly attends both national and international conferences.

Reviews for Escaping the Emotional Roller Coaster: ACT for the emotionally sensitive

An ACT book that I really enjoyed reading. Filled with humor and wisdom, I am sure that this text will give super feelers a better understanding of what is going on and what to do about it when their emotional switch gets turned on. - Nic Hooper, Ph.D., Lecturer, University of the West of England, author of Research Journey of ACT