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Life Skills for a Broken World

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A revolutionary framework for living well in a broken world, from acclaimed author and psychologist Dr Ahona Guha. How can I manage heartbreak? How do I cope with death? How can I learn to tolerate anxiety and have hope? In this helpful, practical, and realistic guide... Read More
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A revolutionary framework for living well in a broken world, from acclaimed author and psychologist Dr Ahona Guha.

How can I manage heartbreak? How do I cope with death? How can I learn to tolerate anxiety and have hope?

In this helpful, practical, and realistic guide to good psychological health, Dr Ahona Guha shows us how to cope, thrive, and still feel hopeful for the future. Combining techniques from a range of therapeutic modalities, she demonstrates how we can build a range of essential psychological skills and apply them to live a more tranquil and joyful life.

Life Skills for a Broken World is a breath of fresh air, cutting through the confusion to provide solid, practical, and evidence-based answers to existential questions, big and small.

'An easily digestible book showing how to build a better framework for mental health, plus useful chapters on the concepts of radical acceptance and setting boundaries. It's an easy read without being full of woo-woo nonsenseβ€”a rare feat for a self-care manual.'
β€” Isabel Berwick, Financial Times

'Dr Guha's book is like therapy, activism, and a pep talk all rolled into one. Whether you're stressing about the state of the world or just trying to level-up your own life, she's got your back. It's all about taking baby steps to make big leapsβ€”not just for you but for the world at large. So, give it a read and prepare to be the change you've been waiting for.'
β€” Chantelle Otten, sexologist and author of The Sex Ed You Never Had

'Give this book as a gift to someone you love who is strugglingβ€”and that might be yourself. I already know this book is going to live on my bedside table. Dr Guha puts language and frameworks to help order the mess in our heads and hearts. Life Skills for a Broken World is grounding, consoling, and so practical.'
β€” Benjamin Law, author of The Family Law and Gaysia

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922585950

Publisher: Scribe Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 January 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scribe Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 336g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Dr Ahona Guha is a clinical and forensic psychologist. Her first book, Reclaim- understanding complex trauma and those who abuse was published by Scribe Publications in 2023. She works with victims of abuse and trauma, and clients with a range of other difficulties - such as anxiety, depression, perfectionism, burn-out, and relationship problems. She also works with perpetrators of harmful behaviours to assess risk, and provides treatment to reduce the risk they pose to others. She writes widely for the media on matters related to mental health, health, social justice, and equity. Her work has appeared in The Age, The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, Breathe Magazine, SBS, and ABC. You can find out more about her work at www.ahonaguha.com.

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